Power Contacts

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3M

ACCENTURE

AETNA

ARNOLD_&_PORTER_LLP

AT&T

BANK_OF_AMERICA

BASF

BRISTOL-MYERS_SQUIBB

BURGER_KING_CORPORATION

CAMPBELL_SOUP_COMPANY

CATERPILLAR_INC.

COLLEGE_OF_ST._CATHERINE'S

CORNING

DELOITTE_&_TOUCHE

DOW_CORNING

DU_PONT

DUKE_ENERGY_CORPORATION

EASTMAN_KODAK

ERNST_&_YOUNG

GENERAL_ELECTRIC

GENERAL_MILLS

GOLDMAN_SACHS

H.J._HEINZ

HOFFMANN-LA_ROCHE

IBM

INTUIT

JOHNSON_&_JOHNSON

KELLOGG

KPMG

KRAFT_FOODS

LENOVO,_INC.

MARRIOTT_INTERNATIONAL

MCDONALD'S

MERCK_&_C0MPANY,_INC.

MERRILL_LYNCH

MICROSOFT

NATIONAL_GRID

NEW_YORK_LIFE

NORTHROP_GRUMMAN_SPACE_TECHNOLOGY

PEPSICO

PFIZER_INC.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

STATE_FARM

TEXAS_INSTRUMENTS

THE_CLOROX_COMPANY

THE_HERSHEY_COMPANY

THE_MCGRAW-HILL_COMPANIES

U._S._POSTAL_SERVICE

VERIZON_BUSINESS

XEROX

 



3M


3M Women's Leadership Network

Debbie Brown
3M Women's Advisory Committee
3M Center Building 235-3W-52
Saint Paul, MN 55144-1000
Phone: 651-778-4129

 

 

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ACCENTURE


Global Women's Initiative

Contact:
Darya J. Fields
Penn Centre West
Building 8, Suite 10
Pittsburgh, PA 15276
Phone: 678-657-5712

Accenture strives to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where they can all develop professionally and build a rewarding career. More specifically:

We build and maintain a global workforce mirroring that of our clients'-employing a diverse group of people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience, yet all connected by a common sense of culture.

Cultivating a diverse workforce is smart business sense. We promote an inclusive work environment for all our employees. We value the uniqueness of each individual and rely on these differences to drive our innovation, growth and performance among our client base.

With support from leadership all over the world, the Global Women's Initiative offers programs such as mentoring and networking opportunities to ensure that women continue to succeed in our company.

 

 

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AETNA


The Aetna Women's Resource Group

Contact:
Meghan O'Brien McNamara
Phone: 860-257-1561

Aetna Office of Diversity

Luz Calderon
Phone: 860-273-2077

The Aetna Women's Resource Group supports Aetna's values and diversity initiatives and programs by facilitating professional and personal development and advancement opportunities.

Goals/Objectives:

. Strengthen the existing network, capitalizing on our collective experiences, to expand opportunities to allow more women to participate and contribute.
. Offer structured learning and training opportunities.
. Partner with business areas to provide exposure and participation in business initiatives and/or projects that enhance individual performance and/or leadership competencies.
. Offer a channel for networking and making contacts for women at all levels of the organization.

 

 

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ARNOLD & PORTER LLP


Women Lawyers at A&P (WLAP)

Contact:
Judy Bernstein-Gaeta
Women Lawyers at A&P (WLAP) Committee Chair
555 12th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-942-5497

The mission of Women Lawyers at A&P (WLAP) is to attract, develop, advance and retain talented women attorneys. To accomplish this mission, we establish opportunities for professional and personal development; provide informal mentoring networks; assist in the development of work/life balance initiatives; coordinate relationship building opportunities for business development purposes; and develop women as leaders through training and on-the-job responsibilities.

 

 

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AT&T


Women of AT&T

Contact:
Natalie Harrison
Chief Executive Officer, Women of AT&T
225 W. Randolph Street
Room 28-A-11 Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312 960 3886

Women of AT&T are organized to inspire members to achieve their personal and professional goals and to effect change in the community. Women of AT&T provide an avenue for women to develop and demonstrate their leadership abilities; ensure growth, advancement and success through education, mentoring, and networking; promote awareness of AT&T in the community through active involvement in community-related activities; foster an environment that recognizes the value of women's contributions; and add value to AT&T by acting as ambassadors in local communities.

 

 

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BANK OF AMERICA


Team Bank of America-Diversity Network

Contact:
Geraldine P. Thomas
SVP, Personal Executive II
Retail Recruiting Admin.
Bank of America
Mail Code: GA1-006-16-09
Atlanta Plaza Building
600 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404-607-6140
Fax: 404-607-6113

The Diversity Network values differences and celebrates commonalities. Its objectives are to help associates to:

. Achieve their potential in pursuit of business objectives
. Enhance their leadership, management and communication skills and to provide useful
information on professional development
. Increase their understanding of the needs and priorities of BOA's diverse associates and
customers
. Develop contacts throughout the company

 

 

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BASF


BASF Corporation Women in Business(WIB)

Contact:
Denise kingstrom Fernandez
BASF Corporation
26701 Telegraph Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 248-304-5707
Fax: 248-304-5879


Mariebeth Banks
BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive
Research Triangle, NC 27709

The mission of the Women in Business employee group is to assist BASF Corporation in implementing programs that attract, retain, develop and promote women employees in response to the changing workplace demographics. These programs will also address the challenges of the changing business, family, and social environments in support of BASF Group's Vision 2015.

 

 

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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB


Office of Culture & Human Resources Diversity

Contact:
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154

Our mission is to extend and enhance human life by providing the highest-quality health and personal care products.

 

 

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BURGER KING CORPORATION


Women's Leadership Forum

Contact:
Sherry L. Ulsh
Director, Global Marketing Finance and Procurement
Burger King Corporation
5505 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126
Phone: 305-378-7745
Mission: To develop the potential of emerging leaders at Burger King Corporation with a primary focus on women, by creating opportunities to learn, lead and network within the organization and the community, thereby furthering the objectives of the Go Forward Plan

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Careers at Burger King

 

 

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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY


Women of Campbell

Contact:
Judy Freedman
Group Director, Public Affairs
One Campbell Place
Camden, NY 08103-1799
Phone: 856-342-3892
Campbell Soup Company is committed to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in the workplace. The Women of Campbell mission is to foster improved communications, professional development, and mentoring to help our women leaders achieve and demonstrate their full potential. Successfully doing this will allow the company to more fully capitalize on the talents and contributions of its women employees. When we make the environment at Campbell better for women, we make it better for everyone.

 

 

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CATERPILLAR INC.


Women's Initiative Network

Contact:
Mary Vick
Chair, Women's Initiative Network
100 NE Adams St. Peoria, IL 61629
Phone: 309-636-1798
WIN's purpose is to play a significant role in helping Caterpillar to achieve Vision 2020. We support the corporate PEOPLE Critical Success Factor (CSF) and specifically Caterpillar's Global Diversity goals through programs and activities that promote cultural awareness, mentoring, employee recruitment and retention, career development and community outreach.

 

 

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COLLEGE OF ST. CATHERINE'S


Twin Cities Women's Council

Contact:
Marjorie Mathison Hance
Chair, Twin Cities Women's Council
Chair, Business Administration Department, College of St. Catherine
Phone: 651-690-6749
Organized by the College of St. Catherine's, Twin Cities Women's Council provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on best practices that support the advancement of women in members' corporations. Member companies are: 3M, US West, St. Paul Company, Northern States Power, Medtronic, Cargill, Ceridian, and American Express.

 

 

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CORNING


Corning Professional Women's Forum

Contact:
Madonna Cornelissen
President, Corning Professional Women's Forum
Corning Inc.
Corning, NY 14831
Phone: 607-974-5456
The mission of the Corning Professional Women's Forum is to add value to Corning Inc. and champion an environment in which women achieve their full potential.

 

 

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DELOITTE & TOUCHE


Initiative for the Retention & Advancement of Women

Contact:
Anne Weisberg
Director, Talent
Deloitte & Touche LLP
1633 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-492-4304

Deloitte & Touche is committed to the business imperative of retaining and advancing women in the firm. In our competitive global marketplace, the advancement of women into leadership positions is both the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. Our award-winning Initiative for the Retention and Advancement of Women has led to organization-wide culture change, reduced turnover, greater client loyalty, and new business wins.

 

 

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DOW CORNING


Dow Corning Corporation Women's Network

Contact:
Kimberly R. Houston-Philpot, PHR
Dow Corning Corporation
2200 W. Salzburg Rd.
Midland, MI 48686-0994
Phone: 989-496-5883
The Women's Network assists in creating a culture which maximizes the contributions of all employees and capitalizes on our diversity, thereby creating a competitive advantage.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Careers at Dow Corning

 

 

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DU PONT


Du Pont Women Networks

Contact:
Terry Yancey-Bragg
Global Human Resources Manager
Phone: 302-999-5430

Our mission is to foster the development of women at Du Pont and to provide support and communications.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Careers at Du Pont

 

 

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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION


Business Women's Network (BWN)

The purpose of the Business Women's Network (BWN) is to support Duke Energy's commitment to women's leadership development, provide employees an opportunity to engage in conversations with senior leaders concerning the leadership skills specific to women's shared experiences and professional development needs and enable employees to acquire and develop those skills.

 

 

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EASTMAN KODAK


Women's Forum of Kodak Employees (WFKE)

Contact:
Shelly Marketell
President, Women's Forum of Kodak Employees
Eastman Kodak Company
1669 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14650-2131
Phone: 585-724-4000

The mission of the Women's Forum is to enable women to achieve their full potential. The Forum is a highly valued partner in Kodak's success, providing opportunities for women to expand their possibilities and realize their goals through communication, personal development, inclusion, diversity, and leadership.

 

 

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ERNST & YOUNG


Office for Gender Equity Strategy and Office for Flexibility

Contact:
Billie Ida Williamson
Americas Director
Gender Equity and Flexibility Strategy
Ernst & Young LLP
5 Times Square
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212-773-1039
In Ernst & Young's new firm strategy, people come first-the Firm's leadership believes that the satisfaction of its people is key to the satisfaction of its clients. The National Office for Retention works to create a more supportive environment for women and to improve work/life integration for all Ernst & Young people. Reporting directly to the chairman, the eight-member team has created nationally recognized mentoring and networking programs for women, as well as initiatives to help work teams and individuals integrate personal and professional needs. During the OFR's 3‡-year tenure, the number of women at the partnership level has increased by 50% and the number of employees on flexible work arrangements has nearly tripled to more than 1,500.

 

 

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GENERAL ELECTRIC


GE Women's Network

Contact:
Janice Ferguson
Manager, Women's Network
Website: www.ge.com

General Electric's goal is to foster professional women's development through tools and cultural change enabling retention and growth.

 

 

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GENERAL MILLS


General Mills Women's Forum

Contact:
Kjirsten Mickesh
Director, Workforce Diversity
General Mills
Phone: 763-764-8460

The mission of the General Mills Women's Forum is to create networking opportunities for General Mills senior level women; to facilitate the development of women professionals for greater career mobility; to promote leadership, education, and excellence; to educate and to share information on gender issues.

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS


Global Leadership and Diversity

Contact:
Aynesh Johnson
85 Broad Street
New York, NY
10004
Phone: 212.902.8784

To manage diversity well, Goldman Sachs must manage people well. They realize that successful formal processes have a particularly positive influence on women, historically underrepresented groups and non-U.S. nationals.

The Office of Global Leadership and Diversity reinforces our culture of meritocracy by advancing leadership and management skills, and integrating diversity considerations into their key business and people processes, such as recruiting, training, career development and other retention strategies.

Goldman Sachs leverages four catalysts to affect change:
Leadership Commitment
Education & Training
Communication & Involvement
Measurement & Accountability

 

 

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H.J. HEINZ


Contact:
Darcie Zeliesko
Senior Manager, Human Resources
H.J. Heinz Company
World Headquarters
U.S. Steel Building
600 Grant Street - 59th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-237-5439

The mission of the Heinz Global Organization for the Advancement of Leadership for Women (GOAL for Women) is to leverage the strategic objectives of H. J. Heinz by attracting, developing, retaining, and advancing all women employees throughout the organization.

We believe this is important because it demonstrates Heinz's commitment to a diverse workforce, provides opportunities for greater consumer insights of Heinz's key consumers - women, enhances efforts to recruit, promote and retain top female talent and to develop leadership competencies in Heinz women, serves as a catalyst to address a broader spectrum of work/life issues affecting all employees, will have a positive impact on Heinz's leadership styles and culture, will promote Heinz as a role model in the community and in the workforce, fosters the ability of Heinz to capitalize on the talents and contributions of its women employees and provides an interactive member support network to the women of Heinz (and beyond).

 

 

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HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE


The Corporate Women of Roche (CWR)

Contact:
Nancy Styple
Planning & Finance Manager
Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc.
340 Kingsland Street
Nutley, NJ 07110
Phone: 973-235-7250

The goals of the Corporate Women of Roche (CWR) are to encourage women to develop their individual skills and capabilities to their fullest potential and to actively support the company's policies and programs through mentoring, networking, educational, and personal and professional development activities.

 

 

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IBM


Diversity and Leadership Initiative

Contact:
Lisa Gable
Diversity Center of Competence
Phone: (512) 286-6249

IBM's goal is to be the premier global employer of women. We focus on increasing our recruiting efforts among women; nurturing their careers once they're hired; and multiplying the number of women in our executive ranks. Highlights of our innovative global strategy for the advancement of women, which includes a unique focus on women in technology and multicultural women, are:

. Employee network groups dedicated to women around the world.
. Women's leadership programs and symposiums to develop high potential women.
. Mentoring programs to encourage women in their pursuit of degrees in engineering and science.
. Giving employees access to childcare centers and eldercare resources and referrals around the world.
. Offering a number of flexible options in terms of work schedules that are open to women and men alike.

We believe our commitment and leadership are making a difference for women in business -- and not just in our business. We're working in partnership with the Egyptian National Council for Women to help women develop skills vital to their success in the workplace. And we've launched a nonprofit organization called the Japan Women Innovative Network devoted to enhancing the presence of women in managerial positions in Japan.

 

 

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INTUIT


Intuit Women's Network

Contact:
Sheryl Westad
6888 Sierra Center Pkwy. Reno, NV 89511
Phone: 775-424-8023
Voluntary network driven by member commitment and company support and committed to helping women achieve their professional and personal aspirations.

Personal and Professional Development:
-Access to IWN hosted workshops and events, industry speakers, and relevant articles and information
-Formal and informal networking and mentoring opportunities, including IWN sponsored networking events
-Leadership experiences through IWN leadership role and/or drive various IWN activities and initiatives

Voice of Women:
-Capture the voice of women in the company to influence IWN activities and raise awareness of women’s issues, concerns and trends

 

 

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON


Women's Leadership Initiative

The Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) is an employee affinity group that supports the Johnson & Johnson leadership development initiative with strategies and actions focused not only on increasing the number of women, but on removing challenges and developing leadership competencies. Now in its 13th year, the WLI at the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, represents one of the Corporation's largest and oldest affinity groups. Today, the WLI has a chapter or activities in virtually all of the more than 250 Johnson & Johnson operating companies across the globe. The WLI is committed to the development, advancement and retention of women leaders with a vision to "Maximize the power of women to drive global competitive advantage." The Initiative continues today to be driven by women leaders and is supported by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William C. Weldon and the Johnson & Johnson Executive Committee.

 

 

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KELLOGG


Women of Kellogg

Contact:
Mitra Chappell
Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Kellogg Company
One Kellogg Square
P.O. Box 3599
Battle Creek, MI 49016-3599
Phone: 269-961-2000

Women of Kellogg (WOK) is a community of employees dedicated to the personal and professional learning, growth, and development of the women of the Kellogg Company. We come together to foster mutual learning, camaraderie, and friendship in the sincere belief that as we grow people, we grow the company. Our purpose is to:

. Provide a forum in which members may better understand the influence the work climate in
which success is achieved at the Kellogg Company
. Create dialogue and awareness of where gender-related roles, perceptions, and realities impact
individual opportunities for success at the Kellogg Company
. Create an environment of frankness and candor in which members may discuss issues, practice
new roles, and seek feedback and coaching without penalty
. Open dialogue in the company about the impact of gender, race, sexual orientation, work/life
balance, disabilities, and other differences on business strategies
. Challenge ourselves to develop solutions and suggestions that advance and benefit the
company, while supporting the Kellogg business strategy

 

 

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KPMG


Contact:
Kathy Hannan
Partner Tax
KPMG LLP
Phone: 312-665-5312
At KPMG, our commitment to diversity and recognition of the value that women and their perspectives bring to our firm is a logical extension of our core values, business imperatives, and community outreach. We develop and nurture women leaders through an inclusion culture that promotes and measures women’s success. We are proud to advance and retain women through mentoring, networking, manager training, work-style diversity education, and gender reviews of partner promotion and project teams. Since the formation of KPMG’s Women’s Advisory Board in 2003, which is charged with advancing the personal and professional goals of women at the firm, and subsequently the creation and expansion of KPMG’s Network of Women (KNOW), the firm has seen tremendous progress and numerous accomplishments as it relates to the retention and advancement of women.

 

 

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KRAFT FOODS


Supply Chain Women's Organization

Contact:
Glenda O'Brien
Plant Manager-Oscar Mayer
Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
2504 N. Industrial Road
Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: 660-627-1031, ext. 230
Our mission is to support the mission to make Kraft Foods Operations an employer of choice and to support strategies to improve the retention, development and advancement of Women in Operations.

 

 

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LENOVO, INC.


Women in Lenovo Leadership (WILL)

Contact:
Kim S. Bryant
Program Lead, WILL
1009 Think Place
Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone: (919)-294-0519
WILL was launched in 2007 on International Women's Day with the purpose of addressing key priorities that would support a woman's growth and contribution to the company.

WILL focuses on key events and process improvements to address visibility and awareness, such as:

  • Participation at global women's venues; e.g., Women's Forum for the Economy and Society
  • Establishing partnerships with world-class organizations; e.g., WITI, Center for Creative Leadership; Working Mothers Media
  • Sponsoring key events; e.g., Panel discussions; Community Activities; Networking  events

Since its implementation, WILL has initiated process improvements to ensure support including:

  • Strengthening recruiting efforts
  • Succession and development planning
  • Local WILL events

 

 

 

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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL


Women's Leadership Initiative

Contact:
Nina Madoo
Senior Director of Workplace Effectiveness
Marriott International, Inc.
10400 Fernwood Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
The purpose of Marriott's Women's Leadership Initiative is to provide focused attention on providing opportunities to grow and develop our current and future women and minority leaders. Our objective is to create a high caliber, diverse workforce that mirrors our customer base.

For Career Opportunities:

www.marriott.com/careers

 

 

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MCDONALD'S


Women's Leadership Network (WLN)

Contact:
Rita Johnson
Chairperson, WLN
McDonald's Corporation
1 Kroc Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: 630-623-3000
The Women's Leadership Network strengthens Brand McDonald's by serving as an advocate for the advancement of women into positions of increasing responsibility and leadership. We impact the recruitment, development, and retention of women to accelerate McDonald's vision of becoming the world's best quick service restaurant experience.

 

 

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MERCK & C0MPANY, INC.


Women's Global Constituency Group

Contact:
Cindy Martinangelo
Director, Global Work Environment
1 Merck Drive
WS1EF-05
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Phone: (908) 423-5335
Fax: (908) 423-1516
The Women's Global Constituency Group is focused on enhancing business and talent management outcomes consistent with our business strategy and agreed upon aspirations for a high performing culture by:

. Maximizing innovation and business results through global, internal benchmarking
. Supporting women to contribute globally
. Enhancing our understanding of and relationships with key external stakeholders
. Growing our leadership bench strength

 

 

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MERRILL LYNCH


Merrill Lynch Women's Professional Network

Contact:
Brenda Godfrey

The mission of the Women's Network is to help create a positive work environment by improving the varied positions of women throughout the company. The Network will assist women in reaching their full performance and career potential by helping to create a positive environment of recruitment, retention and promotion. While maintaining a focus on expected mutual benefits to Merrill Lynch and its female employees, the Women's network will promote an understanding of Merrill Lynch's core values, business objectives, career opportunities, and policies. The objectives of the Women's Network are to increase representation of women in Merrill Lynch as senior and middle management; to ensure equal access to job opportunities; to provide ideas/suggestions to assist in remedying conditions in and related to the work environment that hamper or prevent women from reaching their full career potential; to increase sharing and dissemination of information about professional development and job opportunities throughout the company, to work toward creating an atmosphere that will foster open communication, trust and change for women in the work place, to develop an action plan for carrying out the mission and objectives of the Women's Network, to schedule and facilitate monthly presentations for forums, seminars and round table discussions and to determine critical issues and recommendations for discussion with Senior and Executive Management.

 

 

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MICROSOFT


Women@Microsoft

Women@Microsoft is the global employee diversity group that seeks to enhance Microsoft's success by promoting an environment that attracts, develops, and keeps talented female employees. It consists of chapters at the corporate headquarters in Redmond, as well as over 20 locations around the world, representing thousands of women. The group's main function is to present opportunities for growth, development and community--it also serves as an advocacy body. It's run by a volunteer board, providing leadership opportunities to women across the company, the board works together with corporate diversity and company executive sponsorship. The organization's most visible work is sponsorship of the Women's Professional Development Series which includes a bi-annual Women's Leadership and Development conference for over 4500 employees, semi-annual global webcasts, quarterly networking events and a monthly speaker series. These activities are in addition to great outreach work with local offices and high-school girls, and offline and online activities for employees at a number of regional offices.

 

 

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NATIONAL GRID


Women Empowered

Contact:
Cherie Goldsmith
Manager, Records and Information Management
Co-Leader of Women Empowered
175 E. Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801

Women Empowered is a professional development, networking and mutual support program for women at KeySpan Energy. The program includes individual skills assessments, leadership development workshops and networking opportunities for the ongoing exchange of ideas, expertise and opinions.

 

 

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NEW YORK LIFE


New York Life Women's Markets

Contact:
Angela Daniels
Assistant VP, Women's Markets
New York Life Insurance Company
51 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212-576-8130
As one of the country's largest insurance companies, New York Life recognizes the significant role women play in both corporate and social America. While the 154-year-old company has a rich history of supporting women-New York Life hired female agents before many other insurance companies agreed to insure them-in 1997 the firm decided to formalize its commitment to serving the women's market by creating the Women's Initiative.

The overarching goal of this initiative is to better serve the women's market. By understanding the needs of female consumers and attracting more female agents and managers, New York Life can help women achieve their financial objectives more effectively. New York Life examines how women spend and invest, and has created programs for women professionals in communities nationwide to assist them with skills training and networking.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Careers at New York Life

 

 

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NORTHROP GRUMMAN SPACE TECHNOLOGY


Women's Network Group: Women Helping Women

Contact:
Kitty O'dell-Macpherson
Phone: 310-814-7733

Our vision is of a network of women committed to fostering a positive work environment and increasing awareness of women's leadership issues. Our mission is to form a network of women professionals who are committed to recruiting, developing, mentoring, promoting advancement, retaining future women leaders, and leveraging TRW's business base.

 

 

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PEPSICO


PepsiCo Women's Initiative Network

Contact:
Beverly Tarulli
Vice President
700 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
Phone: 914.253.2509

Women across PepsiCo have come together in employee-created Women's Initiative (WIN) groups to inspire, connect and empower women. Led by a PepsiCo executive sponsor, the network enhances the work environment for women and all employees. Its mission is to build a community of support for PepsiCo women to contribute and grow in their careers -- while enabling them to achieve personal fulfillment through work-life balance.

PepsiCo Women of Color Multicultural Alliance

Rachel Cheeksgivan
Sr. Manager Global Diversity and Inclusion
700 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
Phone: 914.253.3025

This network serves as a strategic support and resource group, focusing on attracting retaining and developing women of color in the middle and senior management ranks at PepsiCo, led by a PepsiCo executive sponsor. The network has four priorities: enlisting support and awareness; building a sense of community; educating and developing; and increasing representation and improving retention. The program builds authentic relationships and advancement opportunities for women of color through facilitated dialogues with immediate and skip-level managers; a national leadership development conference; and regional networking events.

 

 

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PFIZER INC.


Pfizer Global Women's Initiative

In 2006, Pfizer Worldwide Diversity and Inclusion office launched the company's first Global Women's Initiative. Pfizer women's initiative has actively engaged over 700 women globally, through the development of regional conferences and steering committees comprised of senior women in leadership in Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, and North America. The overall mission of Pfizer's Global Women's initiative is to increase the number of senior women business leaders through recruitment, advancement, engagement, and retention, while working to eliminate potential barriers to advancement.

Website: www.pfizer.com

 

 

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PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS


Contact:
Jennifer Allyn
Director, Center for an Inclusive Workplace
PricewaterhouseCoopers
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 646-471-2715
Fax: 813-741-4827
PricewaterhouseCoopers (www.pwcglobal.com) is the world's leading professional services organization. Drawing on the knowledge and skills of more than 120,000 people in 150 countries, we help our clients solve complex business problems and measurably enhance their ability to build value, manage risk and improve performance in an Internet-enabled world.

 

 

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STATE FARM


Women's Networking Group (WNET)

Contact:
Lisa Sparks
Chair of WNET
One State Farm Plaza
Bloomington, IL 61710 
Phone: 309-766-4265
 


Our mission is to support women as leaders at State Farm. By engaging diverse skills and experiences of women associates, we assist our organization in the development and retention of talented women in both formal and informal leadership positions. Diverse leadership supports State Farm’s vision.

Our Focus

-Provide education on leadership

-Support Enterprise Initiatives that focus on women’s issues

-Allow for networking opportunities

-Actively support women in our local community

-Provide opportunities to develop and practice leadership skills

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Careers at State Farm

 

 

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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS


Women's Initiative Network for Texas Instruments (WIN for TI)

Contact:
Terry Howard
Director, Diversity & Inclusion
Texas Instruments
P.O. Box 660199, MS8683
Dallas, TX 75266

TI women's Initiatives strive to create an environment in which women fully participate and thrive in all areas of TI business, benefiting both women and the company. TI has been listed on Working Mother Magazine's list of "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" for 13 years and on FORTUNE Magazine's list of "Best Companies to Work For" for 10 years.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

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THE CLOROX COMPANY


SHOW (Support, Heart & Opportunity for Women)

Contact:
Suzanne Henrickson
Associate Marketing Intelligence
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-271-7000
SHOW, the women's employee group at The Clorox Company, focuses on supporting the women of Clorox in three ways:

. Support: Supporting women's issues both in the workplace and at home through candid open dialogue
. Heart: Reaching out and supporting women and girls of all ages within our communities through partnerships with Girls Inc., Women's Initiative, A Safe Place, and others
. Opportunity: Helping recruit, promote and retain talented Clorox women through shared professional experiences, mentoring and skill development

 

 

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THE HERSHEY COMPANY


The Women's Leadership Forum

Contact:
Diane Crawford
Diversity & Inclusion Manager
The Hershey Company
100 Crystal A Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-508-3886
The mission of the Women's Leadership Forum is to encourage, support and advocate for the women of Hershey's. Established in 2004 as a forum for women across all business units to come together to share best practices, network for development and improve retention, the forum focuses on:

. Developing satisfying professional lives for the women of The Hershey Company
. Building networks with women both inside and outside the company
. Providing insights into targeted markets in support of The Hershey Company's business strategies

 

 

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THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES


WINS

Contact:
Alicia Scaturro
Manager, Talent Development Initiatives
1221 Avenue of the Americas, 47th Floor
New York, NY 10020
Phone: 212-512-2767
The McGraw-Hill Companies' Women's Initiatives for Networking and Success (WINS) is a corporate-wide initiative that fosters the professional and personal growth of women at The McGraw-Hill Companies through global events and regional networks. Women at all levels, at any stage of their careers, are welcome and encouraged to get involved.

WINS is committed to creating a culture that inspires women to develop their leadership abilities, seize growth opportunities, and increase their knowledge of The McGraw-Hill Companies for organizational and personal success, driven by our global commitment to serving and celebrating the community of women.

WINS supports The McGraw-Hill Comapnies' women globally by:
. Providing a network to encourage women to share experiences across The McGraw-Hill Companies
. Partnering to create a mentoring culture
. Developing new business ideas
. Connecting with our communities
. Providing the strongest pipeline of diverse talent for top jobs
. Supporting The McGraw-Hill Companies in attracting, developing and retaining diverse, high-quality talent

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Careers at The McGraw-Hill Companies

 

 

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U. S. POSTAL SERVICE


Diversity Development Women's Program

Contact:
Elaine Westley
National Women's Program Manager/Diversity and Inclusiveness Analyst
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 9802
Washington, DC 20260-9802
Phone: 202-268-3623

The USPS's National Women's Program's primary goal is to ensure that women are fully utilized in the work force with equal opportunities and access to compete in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, career development, and promotions. The program also address issues such as quality of work life and supplier diversity.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

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VERIZON BUSINESS


Information Technology

Contact:
Norma R. Henry
IT Chief Diversity Officer
22001 Loudoun County Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: 703-886-7216
The Verizon Business Information Technology organization is committed to diversity in the workplace. To continue to effectively support the company, The IT organization must reflect the diversity of the company's customers and the communities where Verizon Business does business. IT has assembled a group of qualified individuals to help shepherd diversity in the workplace. The primary goal of the council is to continue to develop and enrich a culture at Verizon Business that promotes acceptance of all employees regardless of culture, race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or physical appearance.

 

 

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XEROX


The Woman's Alliance (TWA)

Contact:
Gina Testa
President, The Woman's Alliance
VP, Marketing, Channel & Customer Business Development, Production Systems Group
The Woman's Alliance
c/o Xerox Corporation
800 Phillips Road B212
Webster, New York 14580
Phone: 585-422-0801
TWA is a catalyst to advance the personal and professional development of women at Xerox, enabling each woman to attain her goals.

 

 

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