Women for UMass Amherst

What if the most important career move you make this year isn’t a promotion, but a conversation with other UMass women?

We’re excited to welcome an incredible group of UMass women for Conversations with Women of UMass this March.

Featuring moderator Amy Reichard ’85 and panelists Kaye Bemis ’01, Whitney Dodds ’12, Parker Koppelman ’08, and Katrina Rojas ’22.

📅 March 25 | UMass Club, Boston

When women are funded, ideas turn into impact.
WFUM grants to students support creativity, leadership, and community-building across campus—and applications are now open to UMass students.
👉 Learn more: https://umassalumni.smapply.io/prog/wfum_grant_applications_spring_2026/

✨ Women helping women - that’s WFUM ✨

✅ 100 projects funded
✅ $440,000 invested in student-led projects
✅ Real impact across the UMass community

The Spring 2026 WFUM Grant Application is open to UMass students.

👉 Learn more or apply:
https://umassalumni.smapply.io/prog/wfum_grant_applications_spring_2026/

Kick Off the New Year with Connection & Conversation
WFUM in the Pioneer Valley | Holyoke, MA

What are you hoping to grow into this year professionally or personally?
Join Women for UMass for an inspiring evening designed to help you start the new year feeling connected, energized, and supported by fellow alumnae in the Pioneer Valley.
This relaxed gathering at the Delaney House in Holyoke blends open networking with guided reflection and small-group conversation, creating space for meaningful dialogue about where you’ve been and where you’d like to go next in your career and life. Link in the comments to register.

How do you get what you want at work? You’ve got to ask for it. The problem is, when women use “tried and true” negotiation tactics, they don’t always work. We will explore why.

Join Kathryn Valentine, CEO of Worthmore Strategies and nationally recognized negotiation expert, for an inspiring and unique session curated specifically for women in the UMass system.

The free webinar will be hosted on Thursday, December 4 from noon-1 p.m.

Register now to reserve your spot!

This event is hosted by the Zuckerberg Leadership Institute through the UMass Foundation. To learn more, visit the Women of UMass Connect UMass page!

Empower Hour: Successful Negotiation Workshop A virtual event hosted by the UMass Zuckerberg Leadership Initiative

📣📣Attention UMass Amherst students looking to apply for a grant this Fall Cycle:

We have added 1 virtual info session, this Wednesday, October 1. Info sessions are mandatory to attend if you want to apply.

Please contact Alyssa Leonard via email: [email protected] for Zoom link and information.

UMass Student Government Association

Attention students! We are now accepting grant applications for projects occurring between January 1 and June 30, 2026. You can earn up to $5,000 to turn your ideas into reality!

Click the link to learn more and to apply!
https://umassalumni.smapply.io/prog/wfum_grant_applications_fall_2025/

Questions? Contact Alyssa Leonard, [email protected]

Attention UMass Amherst students! We are now accepting grant applications for projects occurring between January 1 and June 30, 2026. You can earn up to $5,000 to turn your ideas into reality!

Click the link to learn more and to apply!
https://umassalumni.smapply.io/prog/wfum_grant_applications_fall_2025/

Questions? Contact Alyssa Leonard, [email protected]

UMass Women, D.C. is Calling!
✨ August 21 | 6–8 PM ✨

Ready to boost your career, connections, and confidence—all in one night?

Join Women for UMass at our Alumni Networking Mixer in Washington, D.C., where Susan Adams and Janie Kaplan will be in the spotlight—two powerhouse women making moves and mentoring others through our Career Communities.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, August 21
📍 Location: La Vie, Washington, D.C.
🎟 Cost: $15 (includes appetizers, 1 drink ticket per person, professional headshot, and priceless connections!)
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ecar5STj

Tag a fellow who needs to be there. Let’s show D.C. what UMass women can do—together.

UMassGives is here! Help support WFUM and our grants program that solely funds on campus student projects aimed at access, support, and opportunity for students - especially those that impact women! Link in bio 🩷

is today and tomorrow and it's all about supporting what you love!

We are participating again this year and would love your support!

Here's how you can help:
- Provide a gift of $5 or more to WFUM
- Give during our Power Hour today from 12-1 p.m. to help us win extra funds to support our initiatives. (Power Hours are based on the number of donors only).

All gifts go directly towards supporting our grants program - which directly funds on campus student programs and projects - helping shape the next generation of women. Awarded projects are focused on access, support, and opportunity for students - especially those that impact women.

We appreciate your support!

💝 Give now → https://umass.scalefunder.com/gday/giving-day/98035/department/98048.

📢 Share with your network to spread the impact!

🌟 Empower Your Career Through Networking! 🌟

Join us at our DC event on May 4th! At WFUM, we are committed to empowering women in the workforce by creating an environment where mentees and mentors can collaborate seamlessly. Together, we bring a diverse range of strengths and insights to the table, driving better decisions and fostering professional growth. Don‘t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive!

4 p.m. Check In / Networking
4:45 p.m. Roundtable Discussions
5:30 p.m. Networking
6 p.m. Event Ends

Register today to kick-start your advisory board and empower your career with us!
https://tinyurl.com/4hcpk4xb