Women.NYC

Climate Week may be over, but one question is still with us: What will it take to sustain the women leading this work? The answer starts with how we support them. Funding. Access to networks. A seat at the table. And spaces where women can connect across generations, share what they’re building, and be honest about what they need to keep going. That was at the heart of Shifting Power: Young Women in Climate, hosted by Black Girl Environmentalist and EmpoderaClima at DVF (Diane von Furstenberg) Studios. Women.NYC was proud to support a morning that brought together young women leaders, funders, and advocates to move beyond celebrating women’s leadership in climate and talk about what it actually takes to resource, sustain, and grow it. Led by Wawa Gatheru and Renata Koch Alvarenga and moderated by Shamah Bulangis, the discussion explored gender and climate, intergenerational power-sharing, and the funding challenges facing women- and youth-led organizations. And it didn’t stop at the panel. Attendees shared the ideas and solutions they’re working on, what they need to move them forward, and what they can offer one another. Because sustaining the women leading climate work is how we build a more sustainable future. Thank you to Black Girl Environmentalist, EmpoderaClima, DVF Studios, and everyone who joined us for such a meaningful morning, and to Alexandra Martinez for leading this partnership for Women.NYC💜 #WomenNYC #ClimateWeekNYC #WomenInClimate #GreenEconomy #ClimateLeadership New York City Economic Development Corporation | Diana Franco| Alexandra Martinez | ShehilaRae Stephens

Breaking into biotech takes more than technical skills. It takes access, exposure, and the right connections. 🧬 Tomorrow, join Women.NYC and Genspace NYC for the Pivot to Growth x Break Into Biotech Capstone Happy Hour in Brooklyn. We're celebrating the close of Break Into Biotech, a program creating accessible pathways for New Yorkers into NYC's growing life sciences sector. Come ready to: 🔬 See research from Break Into Biotech participants 🤝 Connect with scientists, industry pros, entrepreneurs, and organizations across NYC life sciences 💼 Explore career, training, and entrepreneurial pathways 🏢 Tour the new Brooklyn Advanced Technologies Park incubator space 📅 Thursday, October 1 ⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM 📍 Brooklyn Advanced Technologies Park 🍽️ Light food and refreshments provided Whether you're building a life sciences career or just curious where you might fit in, come meet the people and see what's possible. 👉 Register: https://luma.com/14gqts4o

Breaking into biotech starts with making the right connections. This Thursday ,October 1st , from 6:00 - 8:30pm -Join us for the Pivot to Growth x Break into Biotech Capstone Happy Hour in Brooklyn!! This event brings together industry professionals, emerging scientists, entrepreneurs, and organizations working to grow NYC’s life sciences ecosystem. Come to: 🧬 Explore cutting-edge biotech research presentations from program participants 🤝 Connect with industry professionals and community members 💼 Discover career, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities 🏢 Learn about the new incubator space 🌱 Meet partner organizations and learn about their programs The event is part of Genspace NYC and Women.NYC Pivot to Growth’s x Break into Biotech program, a workforce development initiative focused on creating pathways into New York City’s growing life sciences sector. Location:📍 Brooklyn Advanced Technologies Park 🍽️ Light Food and refreshments 🍹 will be provided Whether you’re already working in life sciences or curious about how to get started, this is a great opportunity to meet people, learn, and explore what’s next. 👉 Register here: https://luma.com/14gqts4o Casey Lardner, PhD Sarai A. Mena Auz LoPinto Serena Wessely Angela Armendariz, PhD Sofia Mussa Diana Franco Mikko Baylosis New York City Economic Development Corporation

NYC just spent a week talking about climate solutions. Now, let’s back the women building them. 🌱 Across NYC, women founders are building businesses tackling some of our biggest climate and sustainability challenges. What they need next isn’t another conversation about what needs to change. They need the investment, customers, partnerships, and connections that can help their solutions scale. That’s where Deal Day comes in. On October 15, our Scale Ready Studio cohort of women-led climate and sustainability companies will enter a curated room of investors, executives, and decision-makers who can help unlock their next stage of growth. Founders will pitch what they’re building, what they need next, and where there’s an opportunity to engage. Then, we’ll make the introductions. Because the right introduction can become an investment, a new client, a strategic partnership, or the opportunity that changes the trajectory of a business. Are you an investor or corporate partner interested in joining us? RSVP below to request an invitation. 👇 #ScaleReadyStudio #WomenNYC #GreenEconomy #ClimateInnovation #NYCFounders New York City Economic Development Corporation | Get Sh!t Done | Diana Franco

Have you ever attended an event where you could hear from industry GREATS, leave with a 90-day action plan, support women-owned small businesses AND experience a wellness sound bath and meditation? 👀 If you joined us at the Nexus Women’s Leadership Conference, now you have. ✨ Nexus brought women from across NYC together for a day that touched on leadership, ambition, wellbeing, AI, connection, navigating change and so much more, while actually giving attendees the tools and space to put what they learned into action. Women.NYC was proud to sponsor tickets for members of our community to experience it with us. 💜 A special thank you to @Aisha Doris for creating such a unique space for women to connect, reset, learn, and invest in themselves as leaders. And immense gratitude to the phenomenal speakers and facilitators who made this a truly transformational experience: 👏 Grace C. Bonilla, Esq. 👏 Diana Franco 👏 Karol Ward, LCSW 👏 Cristina Costa, CPCC, CPC 👏 Regina Gwynn 👏Jennifer Jones Austin 👏 Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, MSCP 👏Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. 👏 Kim Carter Evans, PsyD, PhD, MBA, LPCT 👏 Amanda Gloria Valdes 👏 Monica T. B. 👏 Guirlaine Ritha Belizaire 👏 Kerry Constabile 👏Melanie Reid, LCSW SIFI 👏 @adrienne adams The conference may be over, but the connections don’t have to be. 📱 Keep the conversation going and stay connected through the Women.NYC app (link in comments)! If you were in the room, what’s one thing you’re taking with you? 👇 #WomenNYC #NexusLeadership #WomenInLeadership #NYCWomen New York City Economic Development Corporation | ShehilaRae Stephens

How can we reframe how we think about waste? Who needs to be involved to create and scale circular solutions? 🔄 Next week, join Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) for an insightful panel discussion featuring women leaders across diverse fields who are rethinking waste and uncovering value in overlooked resources! (1.5 AIA LU|HSW) From demolition materials to wastewater and food scraps, we'll explore how circular solutions can reshape the built environment and create lasting climate impact. Connect with fellow WISE members and enjoy drinks and snacks with us this #ClimateWeekNYC! 🥰🥂 💚 RSVP (Sept. 24, 5:30 - 7:30pm, hybrid): https://lnkd.in/eTMEpvAk

We’re excited to see Women.NYC Senior Vice President Diana Franco joining the Green Jobs Pavilion 2026 at Project Farmhouse, bringing Women.NYC into the conversation about building a more inclusive green workforce in NYC. As climate and clean energy industries grow, connecting New Yorkers to the careers, skills, and networks behind that growth matters. From September 21–23, the Green Jobs Pavilion is bringing together employers, workforce organizations, industry leaders, and job seekers for three days of career exploration, networking, and hands-on learning. Whether you’re hiring, considering a career pivot, or curious about where you fit into NYC’s growing green economy, there’s a place for you in the conversation. 🌎 🔗 Learn more and RSVP: greenjobsboard.us/pavilion #WomenNYC #GreenJobs #ClimateCareers #CleanEnergy #GreenEconomy #WorkforceDevelopment #NYC

Climate Week has plenty of talk about what needs to change. These 7 women are already building the solutions 👀🌱 Seven founders from Women.NYC's Scale Ready Studio are bringing their businesses to Climate Week, tackling some of the biggest challenges in the green economy through plant-based alternatives, sustainable fashion, and new approaches to how we build, produce, and consume. On Friday, September 25, they're leading two conversations: 🌿 Nature as the Default — How plant-based materials can replace plastics and virgin materials in products and packaging. 🏙️ Beyond Better Materials — What it takes to build the businesses, systems, and supply chains that turn climate innovation into real-world solutions. Climate solutions aren't just being discussed in NYC. They're being built here. 📅 September 25 | 3:00–4:30 PM 👉 RSVP: https://luma.com/5b45bjni Building a business in NYC's green economy? Applications for the next Scale Ready Studio cohort are open and reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more at the link in the comments. #WomenNYC #ClimateWeekNYC #ScaleReadyStudio #GreenEconomy #WomenFounders #ClimateInnovation

La experiencia de Jessica en Moms Who Pivot > cualquier caption que pudiéramos escribir 👏💜 Llegó buscando orientación para su carrera. Se fue reconociendo habilidades que ya tenía, con nuevas herramientas para contar su historia profesional y la confianza para tocar nuevas puertas. En este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, celebramos las voces, experiencias y aspiraciones de las mujeres latinas que forman parte de nuestra comunidad. 💜 Bienvenidas a Women.NYC IRL, una serie donde les damos el micrófono a las mujeres de nuestra comunidad para que compartan sus experiencias en sus propias palabras. Esta vez, conoce a Jessica, participante de Moms Who Pivot, un programa que ayuda a mamás a reconocer sus habilidades, explorar nuevas oportunidades profesionales y dar el próximo paso en sus carreras. 🎥 🇺🇸 English below ⬇️ Jessica's experience at Moms Who Pivot > anything we could write in a caption 👏💜 She came looking for career guidance. She left recognizing strengths she already had, with new tools to tell her professional story and the confidence to knock on new doors. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the voices, experiences, and aspirations of the Latina women in our community. 💜 Welcome to Women.NYC IRL, a series where we hand the mic to the women in our community to share their experiences in their own words. This time, meet Jessica, a participant in Moms Who Pivot, a program that helps moms recognize their strengths, explore new career opportunities, and take the next step in their careers. 🎥 New York City Economic Development Corporation | Diana Franco | ShehilaRae Stephens| Alexandra Martinez #WomenNYC #WomenNYCIRL #MomsWhoPivot #HispanicHeritageMonth #MujeresNYC #NYCWomen #MesdeHerenciaHispana