F&E CWEL Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Celebration Series

October 2, 2024

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As the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (F&E CWEL) approaches its 25th anniversary next year, a special LinkedIn article series has launched to commemorate this milestone. Posting on the 25th of each month leading to the anniversary in September 2025, the series will reflect on the center’s legacy and future, focusing on empowering women-identifying leaders.

In the first post in the series, F&E CWEL Executive Director Shakenna Williams ’94 reflects on her 30th Babson reunion and shares a message of Leading with Gratitude & Grace. Each article will spotlight themes such as celebrating 25 years of progress, exploring the future of women’s leadership, and sharing personal stories from the F&E CWEL community. The series highlights F&E CWEL’s commitment to fostering inclusive and diverse leadership.

Monthly updates will be shared on the F&E CWEL LinkedIn channel and join the conversation by following and sharing the posts as we celebrate this exciting journey together!

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Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Women's Leadership, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

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