API Women’s Leadership Conference
Via Livestream , United StatesAPI women face a double-paned glass ceiling when it comes to career advancement. To help address these issues, the Society for Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) Pro is hosting a one-day virtual leadership conference for API women scientists and engineers, featuring WE’s Policy Analyst, Corinne Kodama, as a featured speaker! Register today!
API Women’s Leadership Conference
Via Livestream , United StatesAPI women face a double-paned glass ceiling when it comes to career advancement. To help address these issues, the Society for Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) Pro is hosting a one-day virtual leadership conference for API women scientists and engineers, featuring WE’s Policy Analyst, Corinne Kodama, as a featured speaker! Register today!
Advocacy Council Virtual Summer Social
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen Employed’s Advocacy Council is an informed group of volunteers who organize and advocate to advance WE’s goals of expanding educational and employment opportunities for working women. The Advocacy Council plays a monumental role in making our biggest annual fundraiser, The Working Lunch, a successful event. This meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate council […]
Adult College Success Council Meeting
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin us for a moderated panel discussion with members of Women Employed’s Summer Leadership Program, generously sponsored by The Pattis Family Foundation. The interns will share their experiences and perspectives as current and recent college students. To receive a Zoom link for the June 23rd meeting, please register here. The Summer Leadership Program provides a […]
Adult College Success Council Meeting
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin us for a moderated panel discussion with members of Women Employed’s Summer Leadership Program, generously sponsored by The Pattis Family Foundation. The interns will share their experiences and perspectives as current and recent college students. To receive a Zoom link for the June 23rd meeting, please register here. The Summer Leadership Program provides a […]
Advocacy Council Virtual Summer Social
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen Employed’s Advocacy Council is an informed group of volunteers who organize and advocate to advance WE’s goals of expanding educational and employment opportunities for working women. The Advocacy Council plays a monumental role in making our biggest annual fundraiser, The Working Lunch, a successful event. This meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate council […]
Loud Bodies Dance
City Farm Chicago 550 West Division Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesLOUD BODIES Dance presents LOUD Voices, a 3-day performance series highlighting a different Chicagoland choreographer, social issue, and organization each day. The theme for the event is “Inequality in the Workplace” and will construct a space that is informative as well as active. The aim is to ensure women, non-binary, and femme people know their […]
Closing the Gap: an Equity Agenda for Black College Students in Illinois
Via Livestream , United StatesPlease join Cherita Ellens, Women Employed's President and CEO in conversation with Chicago State University President, Zaldwaynaka (Z) Scott, Esq. to learn about the recently released “Equity Working Group for Black Student Access and Success in Illinois Higher Education” Action Plan. You'll hear about the group of multi-sector stakeholders, including Women Employed, who came together […]
Building an Economy That Works for Everyone—Fifth Third Bank debrief discussion of the Road to Recovery event
Via Livestream , United StatesPlease join Jessica Andujar Redman, SVP Commercial Banking at Fifth Third Bank, in conversation with Sharmili Majmudar, EVP of Policy and Organizational Impact at Women Employed, and Susan Gallagher, President & CEO of BPI Group. The debrief discussion will build on the June 22nd Road to Recovery virtual gala series event, hosted by the Shriver […]
Ensuring an Equitable Recovery for Black Women
Via Livestream , United StatesAugust 3rd marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day, in recognition of the fact that Black women make just 63 cents for every dollar white men are paid. On that day, Women Employed's CEO Cherita Ellens will engage with White House Correspondent, Political Analyst, and Author April Ryan for an important and timely conversation about what […]
145 Days: The Intersections of Economic Insecurity, Violence, & Race
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin Futures Without Violence as we host a panel discussion on the intersections of the existing wage gap & economic instability, black survivorhood and wellness. Through this conversation, we will explore ways in which workplaces can create healthier, more supportive workplaces for Black survivors - while addressing the varied, multi-faceted impacts that economic insecurity has […]
The Pursuit of Equity: Making a Way for Women in the Workplace
Via Livestream , United StatesAugust is a notable month for reflecting on the pursuit of equality for women. On August 3rd, we recognized Black Women’s Equal Pay Day—that is, the approximate day Black women must work into 2021 to make what white non-Hispanic men made at the close of 2020. This wage gap reflects the fact that Black women […]
International Equal Pay Day: a LinkedIn LIVE Conversation with Jennifer Brown and Cherita Ellens
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin Jennifer Brown of Jennifer Brown Consulting and Cherita Ellens, President and CEO of Women Employed, for a LinkedIn LIVE on September 17th at 1:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m. ET for a discussion about the history of International Equal Pay Day, the persistent challenges women encounter in the workplace, and ways we can get […]
Shaping the Future of Work: A Conversation about Women and the Workplace Post-COVID
Via Livestream , United StatesOn Wednesday, October 13th, WE's President and CEO Cherita Ellens will be a panelist for a PBS national online broadcast event. “Shaping the Future of Work: A Conversation about Women and the Workplace Post-COVID” is part of a series of conversations based on the three-part documentary “Future of Work” that aired on PBS last month. […]
Non-Negotiable: Pay Equity for Women
Via Livestream , United StatesAll women experience a pay gap, but Latinas face one of the widest pay disparities of any group of women—earning on average just 55 cents for every dollar a white man earns. At the current rate of progress, Latinas will not see equal pay until 2197—nearly 200 years from now! On October 21st, join the […]
Federal Reserve Gender and the Economy Conference
Via Livestream , United StatesThis symposium for researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners will explore how gender and opportunity influence economic and financial outcomes over an individual's lifetime – from formative years and early career into establishing households and through retirement. Special emphasis will be placed on evidence-based strategies that remove the barriers to and achieve the benefits of a […]
SHEcovery: Get Women Back to Work
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen continue to be impacted by the ongoing pandemic, especially Women of Color. What can we do to support them and their families as they contemplate returning to the workforce? Join us, and leaders working across sectors, for a virtual discussion exploring how to address the impact COVID-19 has had on women in the workforce, […]
Advancing Equity for African American Women in the Workforce
Via Livestream , United StatesYou are invited to attend a community briefing on, Advancing Equity for African American Women in the Workforce. This is an opportunity to hear directly from senior leaders from across U.S. Department of Labor and other key agencies including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Small Business Administration, and the Chicago Federal Executive Board. We will […]
How History Needs to Play a Role in Creating Thriving Workplaces
Salesforce.org (non-profit arm of SF) hosts a bi-monthly Equity in Action series to educate consulting and product partner companies on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in communities through their roles as employers and community leaders by building a workplace culture that is aware of the needs to their employees. In the latest episode of #EquityInAction, […]
The Working Lunch-Hybrid Edition
For the first time in three years, The Working Lunch, will be back in person at Chicago’s Cultural Center! Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Reception (in person): 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Program (virtual + in person): 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St, Chicago We look forward to coming together to celebrate our accomplishments and showcase how […]
Advocacy Council Meeting
RSVP for Virtual Log-In DetailsThe Advocacy Council is WE’s volunteer group that meets to mobilize, advocate, inform, and “friendraise” and fundraise to advance the movement for women’s economic equality. RSVP required to Amanda Sousa at [email protected] for the virtual meeting details. At this meeting, the group will hear from members of the WE's Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program about […]
Creating a more equitable recovery: Addressing the economic barriers COVID-19 exacerbated for women in Chicago
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed pain points in our economy and safety net systems (or lack thereof). We can no longer look away, avoid nuanced discussions, or fail to acknowledge the deeply rooted racial and gender disparities that exist in the labor market. Inspired by the advocacy of the Mayor's Women's Advisory Council, a collaborative team […]
Silenced No More
Women Employed 1 E. Wacker Place 20th FL, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Women Employed for a conversation with leaders and advocates about how the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act―first introduced by Congresswoman Bustos― restores power to survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment, and how this law provides survivors the opportunity to seek justice and public accountability in the light of […]
Advocacy Council Meeting
As long as it's safe, all meetings will be Hybrid: WE's Office at 1 E. Wacker Drive and Zoom. Register today and we'll follow up with meeting details for in-person or virtual.The Advocacy Council is WE’s volunteer group that meets to mobilize, advocate, inform, and “friendraise” and fundraise to advance the movement for women’s economic equality. RSVP is required. Register today and let us know if you’ll participate in-person or virtually to ensure we get enough snacks! We’ll follow up with instructions for attending at WE’s […]
Pitch Like a Mom – North Lawndale Edition
Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts 1512 S. Pulaski, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Hustle Mommies is about to turn 10 years old and what better way to celebrate it than to give Hustle Mommies the bag? Hustle Mommies is hosting their first ever pitch competition PITCH LIKE A MOM where FIVE MOMPRENUERS FROM NORTH LAWNDALE will be competing for up to $50,000 for their businesses! HUSTLE MOMMIES […]
100 Shades of Mompreneurs Soiree
Haven Entertainment Center 932 East 43rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesWE are thrilled to partner up again with the Hustle Mommies Nonprofit to celebrate their 10 year anniversary this month as they honor 100 Black MOMprenuers. Our own Cherita Ellens, President and CEO, is one of two keynote speakers. This special soirée will be hosted by Jenny LeFlore from Mama Fresh Chi, and powered by […]
Impact Networking-Women in Leadership Roundtable
WebinarJoin Impact Networking as they host a roundtable with women in leadership positions from across the professional world. WE's own President and CEO, Cherita Ellens, one of three keynote speakers, will talk about how being a woman has affected their careers and advise professional women who want to follow in their footsteps. Women Employed is […]
Empowerment, Progress, and Determination: Advocating for Accountability
300 S. Wacker, 8th Flr. Conference Center Chicago, IL, United StatesAn event in solidarity with Latina Equal Pay Day, the last Equal Pay Day of the year, and economic justice for all women all year round. Presented by the Equal Pay Day Chicago Coalition Registration Link: https://bit.ly/epdc2022 All women experience a pay gap, but Latinas face one of the widest pay disparities of any group […]
End of Year Calling Campaign
As long as it's safe, all meetings will be Hybrid: WE's Office at 1 E. Wacker Drive and Zoom. Register today and we'll follow up with meeting details for in-person or virtual.The Advocacy Council is WE’s volunteer group that meets to mobilize, advocate, inform, and “friendraise” and fundraise to advance the movement for women’s economic equality. RSVP is required. Register today and let us know if you’ll participate in-person or virtually to ensure we get enough snacks! We’ll follow up with instructions for attending at WE’s […]
Chicago’s Women’s Mayoral Forum 2023
Chicago Temple Building 77 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Chicago Women Take Action Alliance (35 women's organizations) for the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Forum. Moderated by Carol and Cheryl Corley. Get your questions answered before you go to the polls. Broadcast by CANTV! Live stream on YouTube and FB. Chicagoans want to know where the Chicago mayoral candidates stand on issues important to women—reproductive […]
Advocacy Council
As long as it's safe, all meetings will be Hybrid: WE's Office at 1 E. Wacker Drive and Zoom. Register today and we'll follow up with meeting details for in-person or virtual.The Advocacy Council is WE’s volunteer group that meets to mobilize, advocate, inform, and “friendraise” and fundraise to advance the movement for women’s economic equality. RSVP is required. Register today and let us know if you’ll participate in-person or virtually to ensure we get enough snacks! We’ll follow up with instructions for attending at WE’s […]
CoreNet Women’s History Month Event: Women In Business
Maggiano's Banquets 111 W. Grand, Chicago, United StatesCoreNet Global is a non-profit association, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia whose mission is to advance the practice of corporate real estate through professional development opportunities, publications, designations and networking. They have 46 local chapters and networking groups globally. With March being Women’s history month, CoreNet Chicago has brought together some of the most influential women […]
Chicago Women Take Action Alliance’s Mayoral Forum
Chicago Temple Building 77 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, United StatesIn anticipation of a Chicago Mayoral election runoff, please register for the 2023 Women’s Mayoral runoff forum, hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance, and led by Women Employed’s very own Chief of Staff, Mary Kay Devine. The forum will be held on March 11th from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Chicago Temple Theatre. […]
Binny’s Women in Beer Event
Binny's 1720 N Marcey St, Chicago, IL, United StatesWomen Employed has been chosen as the non-profit beneficiary of Binny’s Women in Beer event, in recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month! Attendees will be able to sample from a large selection of local, national and international producers while also getting to know the women who work behind the scenes to make, market and […]
The Working Lunch-Celebrating 50 Years!
The Palmer House 17 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL, United StatesOur 50th anniversary signature luncheon, The Working Lunch is back in person taking place at the Palmer House Hilton! Thursday, May 25, 2023 Reception: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Program: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago Table and ticket sales are now open for The Working Lunch! […]
Advocacy Council Lunch & Learn
RSVP for Virtual Log-In DetailsThe Advocacy Council is WE’s volunteer group that meets to mobilize, advocate, inform, and “friendraise” and fundraise to advance the movement for women’s economic equality. RSVP is required. Save the date, mark your calendar, and set your alarm! ⏰ This month’s Advocacy Council meeting is a fully virtual Lunch & Learn with our 2023 Pattis […]
Netroots Nation 2023
Hilton Chicago 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IllinoisNetroots Nation is coming back to Chicago! And we're thrilled to announce that Women Employed's President and CEO, Cherita Ellens, is speaking at not one but two panels at Netroots Nation's 18th convention at the Hilton Chicago. "How To End The Legacy of Economic Slavery: Close The Gender, Race and LGBTQ+ Pay Gap" — […]
November Advocacy Council
RSVP for Virtual Log-In DetailsThe AC is a group of volunteers who organize monthly to advocate, fundraise and "friendraise" by informing our personal and professional networks about how to improve the economic status of women, remove barriers to economic equity and how we can do it together. During this month’s meeting, we’ll celebrate the passage of Paid Time Off […]
December Advocacy Council
As long as it's safe, this month's meeting will be hybrid. Register today and we'll follow up with meeting details for in-person or virtual.The Advocacy Council (AC) is a group of volunteers who organize monthly to advocate, fundraise and friendraise by informing our personal and professional networks about how to improve the economic status of women, remove barriers to economic equity, and how we can do it together. Please join our December Advocacy Council meeting for a brief […]
January Advocacy Council
Virtual, via ZoomThe Advocacy Council (AC) is a group of volunteers who organize monthly to advocate, fundraise and friendraise by informing our personal and professional networks about how to improve the economic status of women, remove barriers to economic equity, and how we can do it together. Please join us for our next gathering on January 24th, […]
February Advocacy Council
Virtual, via ZoomThe Advocacy Council (AC) is a group of volunteers who organize monthly to advocate, fundraise and friendraise by informing our personal and professional networks about how to improve the economic status of women, remove barriers to economic equity, and how we can do it together. Please join us for our next gathering on February 21st, […]
Women’s Leadership Symposium on Economic Empowerment
Roosevelt University 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesWe are pleased to share that the 2nd annual Women’s Leadership Symposium from Roosevelt University will take place on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Natalie Moore, WBEZ Reporter on Race, Class and Communities, will moderate the panel discussion focusing on women's economic empowerment at Roosevelt’s Chicago campus. The symposium will […]
Equal Pay Chicago Pay Equity Series: Making Salary Transparency Work
Virtual, via ZoomSalary transparency becomes the law in Illinois on January 1, 2025, but businesses across the city and the country are not waiting to reap the benefits of this evidence-based pay equity practice. Join the Equal Pay Chicago Coalition on Wednesday, March 12th from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT for a virtual panel focused on how […]
September Advocacy Council
Women Employed 1 E. Wacker Place 20th FL, Chicago, IL, United StatesMark your calendars and join us for our next Advocacy Council (AC)! The AC is a group of volunteers who organize monthly to network with our personal and professional communities about how to improve the economic status of women, remove barriers to economic equity and how we can do it TOGETHER. We're excited to invite […]
Marketing Council Meeting
RSVP for Virtual Log-In DetailsIf you have professional marketing and communications experience, and you’re passionate about building a better future for working women, we’re ready to put you to work. Our Marketing Council advises on digital strategies, event promotions, word-of-mouth marketing, outreach, and more. RSVP required to Racquel Fullman at [email protected].
Research → Action → Impact: Leveraging Data to Close the Wage Gap for Latinas
RSVP for Virtual Log-In DetailsPlease join the Equal Pay Chicago Coalition (EPCC), for a powerful virtual event, hosted in collaboration with Mujeres Latinas en Acción, the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), and Women Employed, on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 (Latina Equal Pay Day). During this insightful webinar, we will explore key research conducted by IWPR and discuss how […]
SHESolidarity with Hustle Mommies
CARE Center 230 N. Kolmar, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you a woman entrepreneur in the Chicago area? Looking to launch or grow your own business? Join Women Employed and Hustle Mommies for our SHESolidarity Event on November 8th. The event will gather women entrepreneurs―especially Black and Latina/x women―and create opportunities for them to connect with Business Service Organizations who can offer valuable support […]
November Advocacy Council Meeting
Women Employed 67 E. Madison, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin our November Advocacy Council Meeting, taking place in person on Tuesday, November 12th, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Women Employed offices in downtown Chicago. Light bites and drinks will be provided as we make time and space to connect with fellow advocates and change-makers. Please note: This meeting will be held in person. […]
Leading With Virtue Cocktail Reception
Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market St., Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Ladies of Virtue for their 2024 annual fundraiser, on Wednesday, November 13th, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT. At the event, Ladies of Virtue will honor seven remarkable women who lead with purpose, passion, and perseverance with their "Leading with Virtue" award, including Women Employed President & CEO, Cherita Ellens. The evening will […]
December Advocacy Council Meeting
Women Employed 67 E. Madison, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe’re excited to invite you to our December Advocacy Council (AC) meeting, taking place THIS Wednesday, December 11th, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm CT at Women Employed's NEW office downtown Chicago, at 67 E. Madison, Big Conference Room, Chicago, IL 60603! At this month’s gathering we’ll share WE updates and take the time to write […]