The Women’s Advancement Initiative benefits the University of Hartford by challenging and supporting today’s women in the Hartford College for Women tradition.
Through scholarships, leadership development programs, grants, and events, the Women’s Advancement Initiative:
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Enhances the education of women
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Empowers women to lead
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Enriches the greater University community
Women's Advancement Initiative staff
Meet our Board Members
Pearl Douglas, Chair
Judy Casperson, Treasurer
Karishma Pinto ’17, ’18, Secretary
Directors
- Tricia Brunton
- Debbie Javit A’83 (HCW)
- Barry Lastra
- Karen Gibbs Orefice A’65 (HCW)
- Moraima Gutierrez
- Katharine Owens
- Debra Palmer ’82
- Molly O’Shea Polk
- Sabrina Streeter ’18
- H. Frederick Sweitzer
- Dr. Nicole Turnbow
- Bill Webster
Founding Board Chair: Lucille M. Nickerson
Support The Women's Advancement Initiative
There are many ways to support The Women’s Advancement Initiative. You make the difference in our initiatives by contributing your financial support, time, and expertise.Community members are welcome to attend our leadership sessions, outings, and events. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Executive Director, Amy Jaffe Barzach.
Contact AmyStudents in the LEAD Program are looking for mentors in all career fields and opportunities to do short-term job shadowing. If you are interested in helping in either capacity please contact us.
Contact UsThe students who participate in The Women’s Advancement Initiative are highly capable, intelligent, and talented students who are seeking internships, and career placement, within local companies. This is mutually beneficial to companies who are looking to attract and retain talent. If you are interested in hiring a student or alumnae, please contact us.
Contact UsGive to Our Programs
Unrestricted annual gifts provide essential support for the day–to–day needs of The Women’s Advancement Initiative’s programs, including LEAD, Dorothy Goodwin Scholars, Laura Johnson Leaders, and our events.