12 moments that inspired us in 2018

Fourteen months ago, Beth Chandler began her role as Interim President and CEO of YW Boston and last August assumed the role permanently. We are incredibly proud of the work that we at YW Boston have accomplished in this short period of time. This year, YW Boston impacted hundreds through our programs, advocacy, events, and community leadership. We would like to share 12 important accomplishments that helped further our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women in 2018.
We could not have done it without you
These accomplishments would not have been possible without supporters like you. As this year comes to a close, we recognize there is still much work to be done to support individuals and organizations in Boston to create more inclusive environments where women, people of color, and particularly women of color can succeed. YW Boston looks forward to continuing our efforts towards racial and gender equity in 2019. We hope you will join us and consider making a gift to YW Boston.
41 Boston leaders kick off their year as members of the Class of 2018 in our executive leadership program, LeadBoston.
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YW Boston sets the tone for a new initiative by facilitating our first Race 101 workshop of the year with a biotech company.
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YW Boston hosts Women On the Rise: A Conversation on Intersectional Leadership in Boston with Boston’s City Councilwomen, moderated by The Boston Globe‘s Akilah Johnson.
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Over 150 organizations join us in a pledge to Stand Against Racism, including hosting conversations around content selected by curators such as Vernā Myers and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy.
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Our Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity program partners with The Boston Foundation to facilitate Dialogues within 10 nonprofits in Boston.
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Anita Hill presents the first Sylvia Ferrell-Jones award to Nai Collymore-Henry and four additional awardees are inducted into the Academy of Women Achievers.
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YW Boston’s Advocacy Committee and coalition partner Raise Up Massachusetts celebrate the passing of a new state-wide Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill.
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Beth Chandler is named President & CEO of YW Boston and leads the organization with a redefined vision developed over the past year as part of a strategic planning process.
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32 high school students from the Greater Boston Area start their year as members of the Youth Leadership Initiative (InIt) Class of 2019.
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The first installment of our two-part 2018 Elevating Lives Series brings together over 100 attendees and five Diversity, Equity & Inclusion experts sharing insights on hiring and retention.
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After co-hosting the Women for Yes on 3 Rally, YW Boston’s Advocacy Committee celebrates Massachusetts as the first state to uphold protections for transgender people at the ballot box.
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YW Boston reaches its 2018 fundraising goal with the help of donors like you!