People’s United Center for Women & Business

It’s no secret that women are struggling during an unprecedented global crisis. Personal stories of hardship from friends and family, viral articles on society’s betrayal of working mothers and global research on labor market trends have all demonstrated the pandemic’s significant social and economic impact on women. Join our panel of DEI experts and women’s rights advocates as they discuss the year in review and share practical insights for better-supporting women in the workplace in 2021 and beyond. You’ll learn best practices in inclusive leadership, forward-thinking organizational policies, how individuals can self-advocate in their current workplaces and tips for job-hunters seeking supportive work environments.

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Social media has become the most powerful community building tool ever created.
With careful planning and a strategy, you can learn to rally a large and engaged
community around your business. This leads to more sales and better brand
awareness.
We will explore your social media goals and objectives:
- What are you trying to achieve?
- What are the best tactics and techniques to drive real social media results?
- How do you manage it all?
By attending this event, you will also receive a social media marketing PDF toolkit with resources, bonus tips, and more

Kristen Anderson '21
PUCWB Student Engagement Intern
Victoria Tuttle '21
Empower Her Intern

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Topic: Supply Solutions on Strategies to Maximize Your Impact at Work

This event was co-hosted by the People's United Center for Women & Business, the People's United Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Empower Her. 

With over 30 years at EBP Supply Solutions, Meredith Reuben has been leading the company since 1990 and continuing the company’s culture of iintegrity, accountability, commitment, and being a true business partner. She remains customer focused, continually looking for ways to better serve and partner with our customers to help them shine.

“Growing younger...with age.”

Anna Jakubowski is an engaging public speaker whose appearances include TEDx events, keynote addresses at corporate events and international conferences. She has over 25 years of professional experience in global companies, across developed and emerging markets in Europe, North America and Africa. During this time, she has successfully developed businesses and organizations having held various positions in the areas of strategy, sales, operations and business development, working for companies such as Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, The Coca-Cola Company and Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits.

• Session 1 (for students): Maureen McCarthy, PhD
• Session 2 (for professionals): WORK Smart: Best Practices Virtual Training led by Julia Fullick-Jagiela, PhD

The People’s United Center for Women & Business is pleased to offer free virtual salary negotiations training sessions designed for students and professionals, presented in partnership with the Women’s and Gender Studies Department with support from the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, the Office of Academic Innovation and Effectiveness, the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center and the Collaborative for Interdisciplinary/Integrative Studies.

The People’s United Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Speaker Series will commence on March 3, 2021, at 6 p.m. with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, who will offer his perspective on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in Connecticut. This virtual program will include an interactive discussion. Participants are encouraged to ask questions live or submit in advance during registration. This event is co-sponsored by the People’s United Center for Women & Business.

Featured Speakers:

• Tracey San Angelo, SVP Team Leader, CT North Business Banking
• Amanda Moore, VP of NY Workplace Banking at People’s United Bank
• Michael Hawes, VP of CT Workplace Banking at People’s United Bank

Knowledge is power — and when it comes to your career and business, harnessing the power of financial know-how can make a difference. Whether you are a college student or a small business owner, the financial choices you make now will affect your life for decades.

Featured Speakers:

• Tracey San Angelo, SVP Team Leader, CT North Business Banking
• Amanda Moore, VP of NY Workplace Banking at People’s United Bank
• Michael Hawes, VP of CT Workplace Banking at People’s United Bank

Knowledge is power — and when it comes to your career and business, harnessing the power of financial know-how can make a difference. Whether you are a college student or a small business owner, the financial choices you make now will affect your life for decades.

Speaker: Catherine Coleman Flowers

Catherine Coleman Flowers shared her journey as an Environmental Health Advocate and discussed her book about the basic human right to water and sanitation.

Co-Sponsored by:

Inclusivity and Diversity Council
Medical Students for a Sustainable Future

To provide opportunities for women to achieve their professional goals as well as to build a community focused on achieving those goals consistent with their personal values. This community of women and their allies is committed to lifelong learning, is eager to share, and includes the external community, students, alumni, faculty and staff. Our center is devoted to preparing our community for enlightened and engaged citizenship.  

The center, as part of a thriving, 3-campus university, provides programs designed to educate and inspire women focused on achieving their personal and professional best through lifelong learning. The center also facilitates connections and thereby builds and develops an engaged community, where wisdom and experience are shared with each other to educate, inspire and foster growth. 

Ambitious women and their allies coming together to engage in learning to empower themselves and others. 

The center is part of a dynamic and growing university with a commitment to academic excellence and to building a strong sense of community enlightenment and engagement. It serves the needs of women professionals by providing opportunities for lifelong learning, professional development and community-building and citizenship.