JWI’s tagline certainly rang true last month throughout the Young Women’s Leadership Conference. I felt informed of women’s issues in the workplace and out inspired to make a difference in my community and my life and empowered to make the changes I need to see it all through.
Read MoreThe 2017 Young Women’s Leadership Conference brought together over 200 Jewish women from across the United States to network with and learn from JWI’s inspiring Women to Watch honorees. Hali Simons attended the event and wrote about her experience for JW magazine.
Read MoreSince attending the conference last year, I have become an active Network member, and I am now honored to serve on the D.C. Network Board. As part of this year’s YWLN Conference Committee, I am so excited to energize a new generation of leaders, and to continue learning from women who speak their minds, and from their hearts.
Read MoreThe 2016 Young Women’s Leadership Conference brought together nearly 200 Jewish women from across the United States to network with and learn from JWI’s inspiring Women to Watch honorees.
Read MoreSee what's growing as JWI's Young Women's Leadership Network expands westward.
Read MoreLaura Rebell Gross is managing director of girls’ education for Student Leadership Network (formerly Young Women’s Leadership Network); co-founder of Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester; board member of Riley’s Way Foundation, Young Women’s College Prep Foundation, Rattlestick Theater (advisory board) and JWI. Previously she served on the boards of Donors Choose (advisory board), Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and the JCC of Greater Rochester.
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