The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University

It’s Falcon Forward—Bentley’s biggest giving day of the year! At The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University, your generosity powers real impact. When you donate to the CWB today, you're investing in the women+ experience at Bentley—from the classroom to the boardroom. Your support helps us: ?? Forge powerful partnerships like the Forté Foundation ??? Create corporate visits that give students direct access to women+ leaders in industries like finance, sports, tech, and more ?? Sponsor student attendance at game-changing conferences ?? And continue to champion inclusive leadership opportunities for all Every gift matters—and today, it moves us forward. Give now and be part of the momentum: https://lnkd.in/ephkExj7

Equal Pay Day 2025 falls later this year—a reminder that progress on closing the gender wage gap remains too slow. In the latest piece from The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University, we explore why addressing the wage gap isn’t just a matter of fairness; it’s a business imperative. When we close the gap, we don’t just support women—we propel our organizations, industries, and global economy forward.

For two decades, the?Gearing Up Conference?has empowered women+ professionals with the skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities needed to advance their careers. Our theme,?“Pathways to Power: Reimagining Gender and Leadership,”?challenges outdated norms to redefine success and will set the stage as we look ahead to the next 20 years. Our vision is to reshape what it means to be a leader. With a focus on?finance and entrepreneurship—two key impact areas for women+ professionals—we’re equipping the leaders of tomorrow with the tools to drive meaningful change. Join us on?June 11th?as we honor the past, shape the future, and forge new pathways to power. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eAdgwcRV #CWBGearingUp #GUP2025

What an incredible day! The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University was proud to deliver a workshop on confidence, equipping these 45 high school students with the tools to own their voice. Thank you to the Honors Program Student Council for organizing a day that helped these young women find prom dresses and build confidence.

I am deeply proud to represent The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University as an Ambassador at the 32nd Annual Leading Women Awards! ?? The Girl Scouts of Eastern MA hosted a magical event showcasing remarkable female leaders who displayed outstanding resilience and leadership, and strong community dedication. ??? I express my sincere gratitude to the The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University for providing this learning opportunity. I also had a wonderful time sharing this experience with Suha Syed, MBA and Cindy Zavala Hanshaw from the CWB team—their enthusiasm made the day even more special! The Girl Scout Law affected me deeply because its values about being honest with strong values for fairness and developing courage and dedication to building a better world. Check out the video recording from the conference which captures the memorable day’s inspirational spirit! #LeadingWomenAwards #CWB #WomenInLeadership #GirlScouts #gsema #MakingADifference #BentleyUniversity

The Wage Gap for Latinas -- join me and these amazing experts to talk about it!

??The Numbers Don’t Lie: Why Gearing Up Matters! For the first time in two decades, women lost seats in the C-suite. In 2023, women held just 11.8% of executive roles in publicly traded U.S. firms—a decline from the previous year (S&P Global).? Additionally,? ?? Men are 2.5x more likely than women to be executives? ?? Also, men are 10.2x more likely to be CEOs than women? ?? Only 87 women advance for every 100 men that leap forward; for women of color, it’s 73.? ?? Black women hold just 54% of the promotions that men receive?? Yet research proves that companies with more women in leadership are more profitable, socially responsible, and deliver better customer experiences.?The solution? Investing in women’s advancement.? That’s why platforms like Gearing Up exist:?to provide women with the tools, networks, and mentorship to break barriers and lead the way.?Change starts now. Are you ready? Register for our next conference: https://lnkd.in/eAdgwcRV #CWBGearingUp #GUP2025 #WomenInLeadership

Join us on April 9th at 5:30 PM for a thought-provoking panel discussion previewing insights from?"The Business of Beauty"?report, issued by The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University and?authored by?Isaura Beltre, Senior Lecturer of Marketing at Bentley University. We’ll explore the decision-making processes behind this multi-billion-dollar industry, touching on the ethical challenges in beauty, the influence of gender in branding and leadership, and the industry trends shaping the market. Take this opportunity to gain insights and network with individuals in this evolving industry.

#AccelerateAction isn’t just a theme. It’s about pushing the pace of progress, breaking barriers, and making lasting changes to achieve gender equity. At The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University, we don’t just talk about progress—we drive it. Swipe through to see how CWB is accelerating action and how you can be part of it! ?? How are you taking action this IWD? Share in the comments! #AccelerateAction #IWD2025 #BentleyWomen #PathwaysToPower

The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University?is thrilled to announce?Betty Francisco?as the keynote speaker for the 20th Anniversary of the Gearing Up Conference, which will be held on June 11, 2025, at?Bentley University! Click here to learn more about Betty and why we are excited to celebrate this milestone event with her. #CWBGearingUp #GUP2025