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Our facilitators go beyond theory, sharing practical, real-world advice participants can put to use right away. From resume tips to interview preparation, these small, actionable insights are designed to help women show up with confidence and stand out to employers.

📌Save this tip from Managing Facilitator Kate Prendella for your next job interview and share it with someone who’s job searching or preparing for their next career move.

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers from Brown Brothers Harriman, Macquarie, and TD for supporting today’s mock interviews at Grace Institute!

Thanks to your time, insight, and encouragement, our participants walked away stronger, more confident, and ready to step into their next career opportunities. These moments truly matter - your support helps turn preparation into real progress.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and continued commitment to empowering the women of Grace Institute.

Our team had such a great time today at The New York Public Library!

We loved connecting with job seekers, sharing information about Grace Institute’s free workforce training programs, and meeting so many community partners who are committed to helping NYC women succeed.

If you’re planning a community event, career fair, or resource day, we’d love to be part of it! Send us a message to learn how Grace Institute can join and share more about our programs that empower women to achieve their career goals.

The countdown is ON! 🗓️ Only 7 days left until our second annual mini-conference: Moving Women Forward: AI and Equity in the Workplace.

We are so excited to bring together incredible voices for vital conversations on how we can leverage AI to propel women towards economic self-sufficiency and independence.

Spaces are filling up fast - click the link below to view the agenda and save your spot: https://graceinstitute.org/moving-women-forward-conference/

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Grace Institute’s Recruitment & Retention Team for a virtual open house and learn how our free programs can support your goals.

What to expect:
• A closer look at our workforce training programs
• The opportunity to meet our team
• Insights on how Grace supports job placement and long-term success
• A live Q&A to get your questions answered

🔗Register today: https://graceinstitute.org/apply-now/
📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

A huge thank you to Macquarie Group for welcoming our participants to their NY office as part of their volunteering program.

From an inspiring career panel to one-on-one mock interviews with Macquarie volunteers, our participants gained invaluable real-world insights and confidence as they work toward economic self-sufficiency.

During the career panel, speakers shared their own professional paths and offered crucial advice on how our alumni can confidently talk about career breaks. They also spoke about the future of work, sharing how they use AI in their everyday tasks.

Special thanks to Joel Weiss, Josh Kirby, and all the panelists and volunteers for investing their time to prepare our participants for the next steps in their careers.

The May newsletter is here! Catch up on everything we’ve been up to in the last month.

https://mailchi.mp/graceinstitute/grace-institute-may-2026-newsletter-10151986

We had an exciting morning at Grace Institute! We started the day with a special event that brought members of our Board and supporters together with our participants. This was an opportunity for the participants to set goals, ask career questions, and get to know each other better. Thank you to everyone who joined us for making this such a meaningful experience.

We’re thrilled to unveil our second panel for the upcoming Moving Women Forward Mini-Conference: Equity and Ethics of AI in the Workplace

This conversation will be led by Journalist, Author, and Grace Institute Board Member Josie Cox. She’ll be joined by an inspiring lineup of leaders driving impact across sectors:

🔹Maja Bilic — Product, Developer & Experiences, Google
🔹Alexandra Feldhausen — Associate Director, Fund for the City of New York
🔹Rebekkah Hogan — Generative AI Business Strategy and Transformation, The D. E. Shaw Group
🔹Kim Snyder — Co-Founder, Meet the Moment
🔹Peggy Tsai — Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase

Register today → https://graceinstitute.org/moving-women-forward-conference/

We’re excited to announce our first panel for the upcoming Moving Women Forward Mini-Conference: Practical Applications of AI in the Workplace.

Moderated by the Grace Institute’s Chief Strategy Officer Mia Wilson, this conversation will feature an incredible group of panelists:

🔹Sofie Alabaster — Vice President, Digital Transformation, Goldman Sachs
🔹Loretta Boatey — Women of Warner National Programming Lead, Warner Bros.
🔹Kathleen Cachel — Senior Data Scientist, AdeptID
🔹Beth Camesano — Managing Director, Head of Data Risk, Barclays
🔹Yassi Davoodi — Senior Associate, CD&R Foundation
🔹Maya Washington — VP of Consulting, Kizen

Spots are filling fast! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conference. Register now → https://graceinstitute.org/moving-women-forward-conference/