Currently active in over 40 states, the MWM states movement centers around efforts happening at the local level aggregated, promoted, and inspired by state leadership.
Million Women Mentors, Connecticut Chapter, and Pod unite in a groundbreaking initiative to empower women in STEM through mentorship. This dynamic partnership is dedicated to providing women in STEM with unparalleled access to mentorship opportunities, career guidance, and robust support networks. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among women leaders across diverse industries, we aim to create a powerful environment for growth and success.
Mentor Maps:
- Unveil a comprehensive database of accomplished women leaders in STEM from various companies and professions.
- Deliver vital information on mentor availability, expertise, and specialized areas.
- Equip mentees with cutting-edge tools to forge connections with mentors aligned with their interests and career aspirations.
Special thanks to the Office of Manufacturing in CT for their generous sponsorship in launching this transformative initiative. Through strategic investments in Mentor Maps and Mentor Profiles within Pod Communities, we are on a mission to cultivate an empowering ecosystem where women in STEM can not just thrive but excel. With unwavering support, this partnership is poised to empower the next wave of female leaders, propelling the advancement of STEM fields in Connecticut and beyond. Join us in shaping a brighter future for women in STEM through mentorship and collaborative innovation.
To learn more about how the Pod Platform can scale your ecosystem, contact maura@pod.io
State Leader & Honorary Chair
State Leader:
Name
Dr. Colleen Bielitz
bielitzc1@southernct.edu
Honorary Chair:
Name
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz
Steering Committee Members
- Honorary Chair, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, State of Connecticut
- State Leader, Dr. Colleen Bielitz, Southern Connecticut State University
- Tracy T. Opoku, Esq., General Council to Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz
- Tracey Madden-Hennessey, YWCA New Britain
- Laura Zucker, Accenture
- Dr. Heidi Gold-Dworkin, Little Scientists
- Ericka L. Kurt, Small World Initiatives
- Winnie Yu Ng, Southern Connecticut State University
- Hope Utterbeck, Liberty Bank
- Carolyn Alessi, Trinity Health of New England
- Eileen Candels, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology
- Lisa Roy, The Jackson Laboratories
- Dr. Sarah Wojiski, The Jackson Laboratories
- Makeida (Keda) Stubbs, Pfizer
- Fiona Conliffe, Eversource Energy
- Darwin Kovacs, retired, The Hartford
- Milena Erwin, CT Technology Council
- Jodie Gillon, BioCT
- Caitlin Truesdale, BioCT
- Yashoda Sharma, DiMe Society
- Kimberly Weitzel-Kempton, Strategic Communications Consultant
- Elizabeth Rose, AIG Investments
- Amanda Grover, NuCor
- Dr. Leah Frazee, Central Connecticut State University
- Dr. Erika Taylor, Wesleyan University
- Dr. Nikitoula Menounos