FWSF is committed to the highest standards of diversity and inclusion. We welcome you to join us in creating a vibrant, diverse, inclusive organization because we believe that by drawing on the power of our collective differences and similarities, our organization is better able to deliver on its purpose. As financial women, many of us often feel an intellectual comfort only when the data align to support the conclusions we may have already reached. Well, the research is convincing — diversity does matter.
Read moreFWSF has made a commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I), but how diverse an organization are we today? Hopefully, by the time you read this newsletter, you’ll already have participated in our short membership survey, designed to help us identify who we are now and how we might make our organization more welcoming to everyone.
Read moreLet’s network, share knowledge and connect with each other by actively engaging on FWSF’s social media platforms. We encourage all members to participate in our LinkedIn group and our Facebook page. Check out our daily posts and LIKE and SHARE. Let’s build a community.
Read moreIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a Financial Women of San Francisco’s long-time member, Cynthia Parker. Cynthia had a huge passion for promoting the advancement of women in finance and helped our organization’s mission through her involvement on a number of committees including Sponsorship, Marketing, and most recently the East Bay Programs Committee.
Read moreWe are pleased to announce a new thought leadership program to support women in finance and financial services. What exactly is “thought leadership”? Is it just the latest corporate buzzword? It may be a buzzword to some, but as Business News Daily defines it, “Thought leaders are seen as trustworthy, go-to authorities among industry colleagues and peers.” (7/20/16) With the caliber of FWSF’s members, we believe FWSF can be a strong voice on women’s career issues in the financial press, in various industry-specific publications, and of course, through social media. With over 60 years of history in helping to advance the careers of women, we are well positioned to write on contemporary issues and trends.
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