New Women New Yorkers

Author: ariellekandel

Culture & events

5th Annual World Refugee Day Music Festival (organized by Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and Catholic Charities)

In partnership with several organizations serving immigrants and refugees, NWNY proudly participated in the 5th Annual World Refugee Day Music Festival, hosted by the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. The NWNY Community was well-represented for both the virtual and in-person iterations of this event, celebrating refugees and their resilience through music, dance, and art. Virtually, Potri Ranka Manis shared her passion for promoting indigenous rights and traditions through a poignant Maranao dance performance.  Sharing a table with Ruth’s Refuge, NWNY staff...

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Personal Branding Statements, or How to Tell Your Story in Three Sentences!

Leveraging her publishing expertise, NWNY volunteer Diane Oshin helped NWNY community members craft personal branding statements that spoke to their professional purpose, core values, and uniqueness. On Thursday, May 13, a small group of NWNY community members attended a unique Community Education Workshop, learning how to craft true-to-self yet attention-grabbing personal branding statements. Lucky for us, Diane Oshin, a devoted NWNY volunteer and career coach, acted as our steadfast facilitator. Wielding her 30 years of experience in the publishing industry,...

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Nonprofit Learning, Inspiration, and Interview Practice with JDC

On Thursday, April 29, JDC joined NWNY for a three-part company session, including interview practice, nonprofit career exploration, and insider insights with nonprofit professionals who care!  As we neared the end of April, National Volunteer Month, New Women New Yorkers was joined by our good friends at JDC (the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or “The Joint”) for an illuminating three-part company session. On what was also their organization-wide Service Day, JDC’s leadership and staff volunteered their time and insights...

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Thank You ThankView!

In our first-time collaboration with ThankView, NWNY participants receive tailored information and advice from individuals who work in their field of interest Interviewing for jobs is already nerve-wracking as is, let alone doing so in a second language. NWNY’s first-time collaboration with ThankView, a start-up for donor-outreach video sharing, was a welcoming environment for mock-interview practice. In a virtual environment, connecting with professionals can be increasingly difficult. For the February 26 Job Search session, ThankView volunteers and NWNY participants successfully...