Women Employed Blog

  • Statement on Illinois’ Proposed Budget
    on February 22, 2024

    February 22, 2024Women Employed is encouraged by Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which he unveiled on February 21st along with his State of the State Address. Given the challenging budget year, we expected — and received — a modest proposal compared to previous years. However, instead of simply maintaining funding across the board, the Governor is recommending increased investments in current programs and services and new money to launch programs that […]

  • Where in the World is Women Employed
    on February 20, 2024

    What a month! After easing our way into the first couple of weeks of 2024, Women Employed took off running. From closing out January with a visit to the White House to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to presenting at the National Organization for Student Success conference in Las Vegas, WE gave new meaning to being ALL IN, showing that no event was too far or too out of reach when it comes to improving the economic status of women.This month alone, we […]

  • “She Says” with Angel Rogers
    on February 15, 2024

    Wife, mother, esthetician, registered nurse, and phlebotomist are some of the many hats that Angel Rogers wears. But being an entrepreneur might be the most impactful. As the founder and CEO of Bella Reine Cosmetics, Angel is on a mission to transform the way women look at themselves. Through impactful messages adorned on her product’s packaging, Angel is helping her customers recognize both their inner and outer beauty.When Angel launched Bella Reine in 2012, the mother of four did not […]

  • ASPIRE Speaker Series — Dr. Terri Givens
    on January 23, 2024

    ASPIRE Speaker Series — Dr. Terri GivensThe ASPIRE Racial Equity and Inclusion Speaker Series continued in January with a workshop led by Dr. Terri Givens, Professor of Political Science at McGill University. Dr. Givens presentation on Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides emphasized the importance of encouraging vulnerability and connection as keys to dismantling systemic racism.Dr. Given’s workshop was personable and warm, as the key points to practicing radical […]

  • Where in the World is Women Employed?
    on January 22, 2024

    2024 is here and although it’s a new year, Women Employed remains committed to showing up and showing out whenever and wherever needed to advocate for groups who need it most. Whether it’s joining a collective of like-minded women to advance a shared vision or braving freezing temperatures to discuss the current state of corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and their impact on diverse professionals, WE are all in.Here’s a recap of our January and a brief snapshot of […]

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