Interested in being a part of the Women’s Leadership Initiative?
There are a variety of programs that you can get involved with and you can participate in any aspect of the WLI. We coordinate a mentorship program, hold regular speaking events to educate our members on opportunities after graduation, host workshops on leadership skills, and create alliances with other women's organizations at Yale and in the professional world. Please see below for more information about our programs and the appropriate person to contact with any questions. We are always open to suggestions and new ideas too, so if you have an event you would like to see us plan or a new type of program you would like us to offer, don’t hesitate to let us know!
The Mentorship Program
The Mentorship Program plans bi-weekly events to strengthen relationships among WLI members from various class years and to form lasting ties with women in the workplace. The Mentorship Program pairs underclassmen with upperclassmen with similar interests and passions and hosts social events, such as happy hours and study breaks.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or mentee, please contact Joanna Lu or Julia Mailander.
The Speakers Committee
The Speakers Committee takes the lead in finding successful women who represent a variety of professions, backgrounds, and ages to share their experiences with Yale students. The Committee highlights individual speakers through Master’s Teas or lectures and also arranges panels. Click here to see examples of past and future events.
If you have ideas for speaker events or would like to plan panels, please contact Stephanie Marton or Jaclyn Delligatti.
The Alumnae Relations Committee
The Alumnae Relations Committee maintains communication with all types of Yale alumnae, ranging from politicians, to stay-at-home moms, to CEOs of major corporations. The Committee’s activities include planning a Job Shadowing Day, finding alumnae to speak at WLI events, publishing a regular newsletter, and identifying new opportunities for WLI members through alumnae.
If you are an alumna interested in sharing your experiences with Yale undergraduates, please contact Meng Jia Yang.
The Business Committee
The Business Committee works on funding the important activities of WLI. It is currently applying for grants, and establishing partnerships with women’s organizations all over the world. The Committee is also seeking to apply for 501(c)3 status using the services of a Yale Law School clinic. Furthermore, the Business Committee manages the marketing for WLI activities.
If you would like to contribute to the Business Committee of the Women’s Leadership Initiative, please contact Lauren Noble.
The Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee focuses on creating and maintaing relationships with academic departments and student organizations. Additionally, Outreach focuses on public relations and organizational relationships witho ther groups. One of the committee's primary goals this year is to develop a sustainable network system for women leaders around campus.
If you would like to contribute to the Outreach Committee of the Women's Leadership Initiative, please contact Merlyn Deng.
The Publicity Committee
The Publicity Chair focuses on furthering the vision of the Women's Leadership Initiative by refining and promoting the Women's Leadership Initiative's work through advertising and communication.
If you would like to contribute to the Publicity Committee, please contact Yena Lee.
Conference Committee
The Women's Leadership Iniatitive will be building off its success in the 2007 Conference to host a similar event in honor of the 40th anniversary of Yale's first women undergraduates. The Committee is focusing on bringing interesting speakers, alumni, and students together to celebrate this momentous event to explore different modes of women leadership in the past, present, andfuture.
If you would like to contribute the Conference Committee, please contact Natalie Kotkin or Sunhee Kim.
The Women’s Leadership Initiative is always seeking to expand its programs and if you would like to see WLI involved in another arena of campus life, please contact Ming Min Hui with any of your general comments or questions.
Creating a culture that encourages and empowers aspiring female leaders at Yale.
