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Read MoreMatch Made in MissionFoundations Matter: How One Student Found Her Home in Real Estate Finance
Featuring Hines and Deja Alfaro, NYU Stern Before Deja Alfaro found herself working in fund management in London, she was a first-generation college student at NYU trying to figure out where she fit in finance. Like many business students going to school in New York, the path seemed to point in one direction. “Everyone just […]
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Read MoreArticlesYour First Promotion: What You Need to Know
When people talk about women’s advancement, the conversation usually jumps straight to the C‑suite. But the real story starts much earlier, at the very first step up. For more than seven years, we’ve had a name for the place where women’s careers most often stall: the Broken Rung. First introduced by McKinsey andLeanIn.org in 2019, […]
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Read MoreEarly CareerA Better Career Goal: Be Sponsor-Ready
Before you read: Take our 2-minute self-assessment to see how sponsor-ready you are right now. Then come back to this article to understand what your results mean and how to build momentum from here. There comes a point in most careers when you realize you don’t want to stay exactly where you are. You’re ready for […]
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Read MoreChampions for ChangeWallace Gundy on Transformation and Resilience
When Wallace Gundy reflects on her MBA journey at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, one word comes to mind: transformational. From the moment she was named a Forté Fellow, Wallace knew she was part of something bigger than herself — a community of ambitious, mission-driven women determined to lead with confidence and purpose. […]
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Read MoreArticlesGouri LeDonne on Purposeful Leadership and Paying It Forward
Gouri LeDonne’s journey as a leader is rooted in purpose, community, and a deep belief in the power of women to transform the world around them. As one of the first recipients of the Edie Hunt Award, a longtime supporter of Forté, and a mentor to many, Gouri exemplifies what it means to lead with […]
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Read MoreBusiness Women of TomorrowKarishma Panchal: Embracing Change and Growing a Career in Data Product Management
Making a career shift can feel daunting, but it can also lead to unexpected growth. In a recent video from Capital Group, Karishma Panchal shares her transition from five years in project management to becoming a data product manager; an opportunity that challenged her, pushed her to grow, and opened new doors for her future. Shifting Careers […]
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Read MoreArticlesJenny Le on Paying It Forward and Leading with Purpose
For Jenny Le, education has always been more than a personal milestone — it’s been a gateway to possibility. As a first-generation college and MBA graduate, Jenny understands firsthand how access, support, and community can change the trajectory of a life. Today, she pays that forward as the outgoing Chair of Forté’s Alumni Leadership Council […]
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Read MoreAllies for Gender EquityTurns Out, Equity Has Range
The questions sound new, but the struggle isn’t. “Do I belong here?”“Can I show up as myself?”“I don’t see people like me in leadership. Am I even welcome?” We’ve heard these questions before. For years, they came from women trying to find their footing in workplaces built for someone else. Women who learned that confidence […]
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