Stanford Alumni Women's Impact Network (WIN)

Virtual Passionate Poets Circle Welcome! Please join our monthly poetry circle to explore women's poetry throughout history and to discover the poet within yourself. We will collect our poems to be published in 2027 as The Practicin...

WIN’s VIRTUAL PASSIONATE POETS CIRCLE IS COMING UP!

Please join us as we explore different types of poetry from a feminist perspective, all through 2026! First meeting is on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at CDT - adjust your time zone.

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Dr. April Bell has been selected to be part of the 2026 North American Leadership Journey Cohort. Congratulations, Dr. Bell!

The 2026 Black History Month theme, established by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is "A Century of Black History.”

Our book launch for The Practicing Stanford Feminist was held on Wednesday, February 11th, and it was a wonderful gathering of authors who read excerpts from their articles and shared stories, life experiences, and thoughts about women's wellbeing throughout the globe.

WIN’s former president, Dr. April Bell, is currently engaged in making a significant and vital impact on the field of women’s reproductive rights and health.

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The Practicing Stanford Feminist
Please come to our virtual book launch party on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 to help us celebrate and to launch WIN’s new book! Registration is through SAA at the link below. Hope to see you there!

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SPARK Social Food Truck Park | San Francisco, CA Discover a world of flavors at Spark Social, San Francisco's premier food truck park. Satisfy your cravings today and book your spot online today!

Bay Area WIN Members,

Please join us for our New Year Networking Lunch in San Francisco on January 17, 2026! Details below.
Please wear red so we can find you.
Spark Social

📅 Sat., Jan. 17th, 2026 at Noon
📍601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, SF CA (sparksocialsf.com)

Houston: Board Games and Conversation Join us for a relaxed meetup to connect with fellow alumni, chat about life and careers, and share New Year’s resolutions.   Asgard Games 🎲 11AM, Saturday, Jan 10th, 2026📍3302 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, ...

Join WIN for conversation and board games on January 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas!
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Dear WIN Members,
Please check your email or our FB group page for the WIN December 2025 newsletter. WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
In solidarity,
Your WIN Board

Virtual Book Club: Strong Ground In her latest book, Strong Ground, Brene Brown explores what daring leadership requires at this complex moment in history. Part personal reflection and part playbook, this book makes explicit the mind...

January 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm PST.

Don’t forget to sign up! Here is the link:

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Bay Area Stanford WIN - Harvard W3D Social Mixer Join us for a lively social mixer that brings together members of Harvard W3D and Stanford WIN for conversation, connection, and collaboration! Stanford Women’s Impact Network (WIN) unites socially co...

STANFORD-HARVARD MIXER
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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!

The Stanford-Harvard Mixer is on the horizon!

Link to register is above!

We regret to inform everyone that the WIN Annual Conference in September has been cancelled this year. We will keep everyone updated with future events. Thanks for your understanding. The WIN Board

Thriving with Hope & Resilience in Uncertain Times There is something undeniably powerful that happens when women come together—not just in celebration, but in honest conversation. Across generations, cultures, and professions, women have always found...

IMPORTANT! TO All WIN MEMBERS!
We are at a crossroads with our annual Retreat - Thriving With Hope & Resilience - Our registration numbers are low, so to move forward with the event, we ask that you sign up as soon as possible! The registration link is:

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Thriving with Hope & Resilience in Uncertain Times There is something undeniably powerful that happens when women come together—not just in celebration, but in honest conversation. Across generations, cultures, and professions, women have always found...

The WIN Annual Retreat is now scheduled for September 25, 2025: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, PDT.

All WIN MEMBERS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND !

Here is the link to register:

Thriving with Hope & Resilience in Uncertain Times: A Stanford WIN Annual Conference
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Here is the recording link for our panel session on June 27th. Please see previous post for an update on this impactful event.

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Our June 27th Panel Discussion, "Why Diversity Matters at the Top: A Stanford/Harvard/Princeton/Carnegie Mellon Collaborative Event" was a great success. A resounding thank you to the amazing panelists and to all WIN members who attended!

Dear Members,
The June 2025 WIN Newsletter is available on our FB group page and in your email. Have a great summer!

JOIN WIN IN PERSON OR ONLINE, JUNE 27, 2025, 12:00-1:00 PM PDT FOR AN INDUSTRY-WIDE PANEL DISCUSSION ON:

Why Diversity Matters at the Top: A Stanford/Harvard/Princeton/Carnegie Mellon Collaborative Event

REGISTER THROUGH SAA

Please join WIN as we celebrate Pride Month during June 2025.

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Stanford Alumni Groups

You are cordially invited to our WIN sponsored Women’s Wellness panel on June 19, 2025, 6-7 PM PDT.

Title: Women’s Wellness in Modern Times: Challenges and Solutions
60-minute Live Panel
📍Live on Zoom

June 19th 2025, 6-7 PM.

Link to Register: groups.stanford.edu/topics/4363/...

Diverse Leadership: Why Diversity Matters at the Top True leadership thrives not in sameness, but in diversity. When people from different backgrounds, cultures, genders, and experiences lead organizations, innovation follows. Diverse leaders don’t just...

You are cordially invited to join WIN for an online industry-wide panel discussion on June 27, 2025, 12:00-2:00 pm on:

Why Diversity Matters at the Top: A Stanford/Harvard/Princeton/Carnegie Mellon Collaborative Event

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Join WIN as we celebrate the achievements and future impact of our Asian American and Pacific Islander sisters during May 2025!

The WIN April 2025 newsletter is now available. Please check your email or our group FB page for the complete newsletter. Don’t forget our upcoming events. Register through SAA. Wishing you a positively impactful Spring!

In solidarity,
Your WIN Board

Many thanks to our marvelous and quick-thinking panel of speakers today as they discussed, with such elegance and grace, the topic of Redefining Success for Women in 2025.

These super panelists were Suzanne Taylor, Julie Martin, Renessa Layne, and Lindsey Mignano. Great discussion, panelists!

Redefining Success for Women in 2025: Moving Beyond Traditional Metrics to Prioritize Purpose and Passion Traditional success metrics are no longer sufficient for women in 2025. This panel discussion explores how women can align their personal values, purpose, and passion with professional goals.   We’ll ...

Here is the link to our April 16th Panel.

Redefining Success for Women in 2025: Moving Beyond Traditional Metrics to Prioritize Purpose and Passion
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Redefining Success for Women in 2025: Moving Beyond Traditional Metrics to Prioritize Purpose and Passion
APRIL 16, 2025; 12:00 - 1:00 PT

This panel discussion explores how women can align their personal values, purpose, and passion with professional goals.

Happy Women’s History Month!

Today, March 8th, WIN attended the wonderful DiscovHER event. Here is a photo of WIN board members, Antonia Fore, Sophie Ren, and Lindsey Mignano at this important women's gathering.

On March 8, 2025, we celebrate IWD throughout the world. Click on the link below to download posters for the event. In solidarity with women everywhere, WIN remains committed to women’s equity worldwide.

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Walk and Talk with Stanford WIN Start 2025 on the right foot—literally! Join WIN members, both familiar and new, for a refreshing hike through the scenic Edgewood Park and Nature Preserve near Redwood City.

Our next WIN Walk & Talk will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Join fellow WIN hikers on Saturday, March 22, for a scenic and social adventure through Hidden Villa’s 1,600 acres of organic farmland and wilderness trails!

Register Here:
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