Alumnae usually say two things when they find out about the Center for Women and Financial Independence: "I wish this had been around when I was at Smith!" and "Do you have anything for alumnae?"
The answer to that question is "Yes!"
Alumnae Coaching Opportunities for the
Draper Business Plan Competition
For more information about becoming an Alumnae Coach for
a student entrepreneur, e-mail Associate Director of the Center for Women and Financial Independence, Kate Hammond.
On and off campus opportunities available.
On Campus
Attend Classes & Workshops
Not only are all alumnae welcome to come to the center and attend our classes and workshops, but WFI's director and participating faculty are frequent presenters during Alumnae College each May.
Smithie Start-Up Coaching Opportunities
For more information about becoming an Alumnae Coach for
a student team entering the Draper Business Plan Competition, e-mail Associate Director of the Center for Women and Financial Independence, Kate Hammond.
On and off campus opportunities available.
Alumnae Open Houses
We also host Alumnae Open Houses during both Commencement and Reunion Weekends, so if you're going to be on campus, stop by and learn about the program first-hand from our students, faculty and staff.
Nationally
WFI On the Road
WFI has continued to increase alumnae outreach programs nationwide. Since Spring 2003, WFI has offered an alumnae program we call "WFI On the Road." Our director and participating faculty have given presentations to Smith Clubs across the country: Austin, Cambridge, Cape Cod, Cincinnati, Denver, Greenwich, Hartford, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Haven, Northampton, Phoenix, Portland, Princeton, San Francisco, Seattle and Worcester.
Alumnae Outreach Program
Another initiative that we've offered is Alumnae Outreach Program, a full-day program of lectures and workshops offered in collaboration with the Alumnae Association of Smith College.
WFI Advisory Committee
Robin Brooks '77
Marilyn Cohen '68
Betty Eveillard '69
Debby Farrington '72
April Foley '69
Ann Kaplan '67
Kathleen Kelley '87
Lois Perelson-Gross '83
Mona Sinha '88
Nealie Small '66
Anita Wien '62
