Heinz Graduate Women’s Association

Mission

The Heinz College Gradate Women’s Association is dedicated to supporting an institutional commitment to foster the advancement of leadership roles for women the fields of public policy, arts management, healthcare policy management, information systems management, and entertainment management.

Goals

• Provide exposure to industry professionals who may serve as influential role models for graduate students in their respective fields;
• Build resources and opportunities for the development of leadership skills
• Cultivate cross-university and campus collaboration
• Develop sustainable networks with women and alumni that span the many campuses of the university, embrace the local Pittsburgh community, and engage professionals from across the nation.
• Encourage open dialogue about opportunities and challenges within the respective industries, and discuss solutions

Open Positions

• VP of Alumni Relations
• VP of External Affairs 
• VP of Marketing   
• VP of Finance   
• VP of Special Events 
• Historian

Events for Fall 2011

• Kick-off Luncheon
• Strength Finder Skills Workshop
• Network New York Happy Hour on Friday
• Women of Influence Panel in early November: Developing a Leadership Style
• Women and Wine: Week before Thanksgiving
• Women in Consulting Luncheon w/ Deloitte