Posts in season of giving
Chief of Communications Jessicah Pierre Shares Exciting Journey on Michelle Wu's Mayoral Campaign

“Working on Mayor Wu’s campaign was such an incredible experience. Although I was born and raised in Boston, the campaign brought me to parts of the city that I have never been to, and allowed me to become connected to so many communities that I had never interacted with.” Known as “The People’s Publicist, today’s woman dreamer, Jessicah Pierre, uses her public relations and entrepreneurial skills to build community and elevate the work of social impact brands, political figures and non-profits in the media and online. Jessicah shares some of the most exciting moments from working on Mayor Wu’s campaign, how she built her career in media and publicity, and in the spirit of the Season of Giving, she highlights her volunteer work with organizations such as BUILD. Inspired by the people around her, enjoy Jessicah’s exciting story!

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Giving Tuesday - Dr. Brooke A. Bisbee Talks Women Who Win "The Shoe Project's" Exciting Collaboration with Deckers X Lab and The APMA and Her Career as a Woman Podiatrist

GIVING TUESDAY STARTS TOMORROW - We are excited to announce Women Who Win’s collaboration with American Podiatric Medical Association and Deckers X Lab. For this Giving Tuesday, for every donation APMA gets for Giving Tuesday, Deckers X Lab will donate a pair of their shoes to Women Who Win “The Shoe Project” (for up to 100 pairs) Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Brooke A. Bisbee shares everything you need to know about this exciting initiative. A podiatrist with over 21 years experience and a member of the APMA Board of Trustees, she shares what life as a woman in podiatry and her top three tips for protecting your feet in their cold weather! For this Giving Tuesday, Join Women Who Win!

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Season of Giving: Nepali Nonprofit Executive Rupa Shah on Building Your Dream Career in the Nonprofit World

“Understanding what defines you helps shape who you are and that will help you choose the career you want to be in.” We are excited to kick off the Season of Giving with today’s woman dreamer, Rupa Shah. A nonprofit leader Rupa is the Director of Philanthropy at The Scratch Foundation, a platform used by over 30 million kids globally to learn how to code. She has also been actively involved in the Nepali community & philanthropies, and in 2019, launched Nepal's first-ever capital campaign to raise over $12 million to build Kathmandu Institute of Child Health. An inspiring and dynamic changemaker, Rupa shares her top tips to women in the nonprofit sector, how her Nepali culture helped shaped her identity, and more.

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Season of Giving: How Dr. Kavita Navani Brings Together Her Passion for Healthcare, Philanthropy, and Technology to Empower Communities

“A woman should stand on her own two feet and have a career where she can support herself and find fulfillment. I have focused my work and philanthropy on how we can make that a reality for women.” We are excited to continue the Season of Giving with Dr. Kavita Navani, a doctor who brings together her passions for philanthropy, technology, and medicine, to better the lives of others.

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Lynnfield For Love: Bringing the Town Together to Promote Kindness, Equity, and Diversity

“We strive to lead by example for our children'“ As we continue the Season of Giving, today’s women dreamers, are the leaders of Lynnfield For Love, a community grassroots organization fostering diversity, inclusivity, and kindness in the local community. The organization truly enriches Lynnfield residents, bringing members together for Lynnfield’s first Race Amity Day, Multicultural Celebration, A Healthy Lynnfield, and the support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. During the pandemic, “the families found pieces of joy in sharing sidewalk art, teddy bears and messages of hope in people’s windows - anything to inspire hope.” Every woman involved brings their unique passion and the causes closest to their heart to the organization, collectively creating something beautiful for the town!

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Season of Giving: Farida Kathawalla Shares Her Inspiring Philanthropic Journey with World Education, Circle of Hope, and Nonprofit Consulting

“Having had such amazing life experiences, my need to find a way of giving back became even stronger.” We are excited to continue the Season of Giving with today’s woman dreamer, Farida Kathawalla, who brings tremendous energy and dedication to giving back and changing the world around her. A passionate nonprofit consultant and philanthropist, Farida is the Co-founder of AIF’s Circle of Hope, a giving circle bringing together women philanthropists to aid in causes for women and girls. She is also on the Board of Trustees of World Education, an active member of Global Women’s Forum, and many more wonderful organizations. We are honored to share her story!

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Season of Giving: Breaking the Educational Barriers, Pratima Abichandani Shares Her Philanthropic Journey with Pratham USA

“My children and I have been winners of the birth and immigration lotteries and have had access to a great education. It behooves upon me to not let birth become destiny for the less fortunate children who lack access to basic education and vocational skills. I decided that helping educate young children was going to be my avenue for giving back to society.” As we continue the Season of Giving, we are excited to introduce today’s woman dreamer, Pratima Abichandani. Upon graduating from Harvard Business School, Pratima built her career in the world of finance at Fidelity Investments, and has mentored student investors at the Babson College Fund as an Executive in Residence. With a strong passion for education, Pratima is the Boston Chapter Head of Pratham USA, the largest education NGO, providing educational resources to 75 million children.

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Season of Giving: Giving Back Virtually This Holiday Season, Deepa Mangalat Shares Her Journey of Helping New Hampshire's Homeless Community

“If you want to be happy, those around you should be too. We are excited to introduce today’s woman dreamer, Deepa Mangalat, a woman with a mission to give back in life. Since childhood, she saw the importance of feeding people in need, accompanying her grandmother and mother on her childhood birthdays. A New Hampshire resident, Deepa has worked tirelessly to help the homeless community there, being in the first of the Indian community to start a soup kitchen service. She is also the Chair of City of Nashua's Cultural Connections Committee, facilitating communication between the community and city government by encouraging diversity and inclusion in the City of Nashua. In the spirit of the Season of Giving, Deepa shares her heartwarming journey of giving back, the amazing people she has worked with along the way, how Covid-19 has affected shelters and soup kitchens, and opportunities for all of us to give back virtually this holiday season!

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Giving Back At a Young Age: Poonam Kamdar on Being a Youth Ambassador for Akshaya Patra and How She Strives to Always Give Back in Life.

“ I made “helping others” a top priority in my life” Winter is the Season of Giving! As we approach the exciting holiday season, now is the time for giving back and for gratitude. Today’s woman dreamer, Poonam Kamdar, has been taking the initiative to give back from a young age, and inspiring those around her. Poonam shares her experience as a Youth Ambassador for Akshaya Patra, a NGO in India providing nutritious meals to school children daily. She discusses the Coin Jar program she founded, and how she finds time to give back in her busy everyday life. Enjoy her inspiring story below!

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