Here’s what we’ve been up to…
We’re working hard to provide relevant and interesting programming for our alumnae around the world, providing a mix of both virtual and in-person events.
Hybrid Meeting | November 2022 - The HKSWN Board recently met in-person and virtually to discuss strategy and plans for the Network in 2023. If you want to weigh in with ideas, please reach out to the Board here!
California | March 2024 - HKSWN was the co-host, alongside HKS in Tech and the HKS San Francisco Alumni Network, of a stimulating discussion on Generative AI in Palo Alto, California.
Mexico | November 2023 - Mexico chapter Networking Dinner to celebrate end of the year dinner. Enjoying food, wine, talk and friendship
Boston | May 2022 - The HKSWN Boston Chapter held its first social in two years this past week on May 17! We're so excited to begin moving back to in-person events. Reach out to your Chapter Lead if you're interested in helping schedule a social get together.
Israel | November 2022 - The HKSWN Chapter in Israel at a recent gathering and group discussion with Dr. Yael Hadas on "Things Important to Know About Money" including topics like: saving, investments, psychological biases and basic concepts in economics.
Boston | October 2022 - The HKSWN Boston Chapter recently met for a small group breakfast.
Virtual | 8th March 2024 - International Women's Day webinar, co-hosted by Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network and International Water Management Institute (IWMI) MENA. With only 2% of the world's water supplies, the region faces severe droughts impacting 50% of the agricultural workforce— mainly rural women. Watch the link to the recording of the event HERE and the presentation materials HERE.
Virtual | September 2022 - Leading In Times of Constant Crisis: A Conversation with Ronald Heifetz
The HSKWN hosted a webinar with Ronald Heifetz on September 8th to discuss his thoughts on leadership in a time of crisis, how we move forward and what we can do to weather periods of uncertainty. A recording of the webinar is available here (passcode: K9a$u^E4).
Virtual | December 2023 - AI for Equality
While acknowledging the relevant challenges and risks that AI entails, this webinar takes a fresh, and thought-provoking angle by learning about Top experts and AI practitioner's perspectives from Google Cloud, Amazon, Deep-learning AI, and Unicef India, and thinking about how Artificial Intelligence can be harnessed for positive change. Watch the recorded webinar here.
Virtual | June 2022 - Financial Fitness Group
The HKSWN hosted a webinar about the need for closing the gap on financial literacy in the U.S. Georgette Regan, assistant vice president of marketing at the Financial Fitness Group, spoke to the group about why financial literacy is important, and how providing educational tools for working individuals and investors can help even out the disparity in literacy levels in the U.S. Watch the recorded webinar here.
Virtual | March 2022 - Leading Social Justice and Equity Through Social Entrepreneurship
The HKSWN NY Chapter and the HKS NY Alumni Network are jointly organizing an event with Cheryl Dorsey. A recording of this event is available at this link.
Virtual | November 2021 -Farah Arabe of the New York Chapter of the HKS Women's Network hosted a conversation with Yu Ping Chan to hear about her experiences in a variety of roles at the United Nations. Watch the recorded webinar here.
Virtual | January 2021 - Litcy Kurisinkal hosted a Global Coffee Chat Series event with Maud de Boer-Buqicchio on the sale and sexual exploitation of children.. Watch the recording of the webinar here
Virtual | December 2020 - NYC Chapter Lead, Farah Arabe, hosted a Global Coffee Chat Series event with Phyllis Kurlander Costanza on her view of corporate philanthropy's impact in a Covid-19 and post-Covid-19 world and her decades-long personal path in working for the greater good. Watch the recorded webinar here.
Virtual | October 2020
HKSWN NYC Chapter hosted a timely conversation with Maggie Bush, Programs and Outreach Director for the League of Women Voters of the United States to discuss 2020 voter engagement
Virtual | September 2020 - Seoul City Ambassador Angela Joo-Hyn Kang moderated a discussion with Salma Al Rashid on the Women 20 (W20), an official G20 engagement group to ensure that gender considerations are mainstreamed into G20 discussions and translated into the G20 Leaders’ Declaration. Watch the recorded webinar here.
Virtual | August 2020 - City Ambassador Anastasiya Dyakova hosted an interactive virtual coffee chat on the risks children can face on the internet. This event was a part of the HKSWN’s Global Coffee Chat Series. Watch the recorded webinar here and view the slides here.
Virtual | July 2020 - The HKS Women’s Network hosted a virtual webinar, led by Jyoti Singhvi, on pro tips to communicate effectively for productivity and on how to maintain an effective mindset to boost confidence and assertiveness. Watch the recorded webinar here.
Virtual | November 2019 - HKSWN hosted a live webinar with Allison Shapira on “Helping Women Around the World Find Their Voice.” Allison, an expert in public speaking and a former opera singer, led a private online workshop for HKSWN members. She specializes in helping people speak with confidence and authenticity in their meetings, pitches, and presentations. Watch the recorded webinar here.
Virtual | July 2020 - The HKS Women’s Network joined the HKS Women in Power Conference to host a conversation with Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. The conversation was moderated by Bushra Amiwala, the youngest Muslim elected official in the United States. Watch the recorded webinar here. Password: HKSWIPC2020
Israel | January 2020 - HKSWN in Israel hosted a gathering to discuss morality in the public sector and the political arena in Israel.
Boston, MA | January 2020 - HKSWN Board Member Claire Boine organized an 800-person Night of Philosophy, in coordination with the French Consulate.
London | June 2019 - City Ambassador Tatiana Avedessian organized a panel discussion on Women in Finance. The speakers included Joy Adams, Andrea Marmojelo, Isabel Liu, Monica Mendiratta and Deanna Zhang.
London | May 2019 - London City Ambassador Tatiana Avedissian organized a panel discussion on women in politics. Newly elected MP Irina von Wiese; Resham Kotecha, head of engagement for Women2Win; and Siobhan Benita, London mayoral candidate 2020, all joined to discuss challenges facing women in public office.
Delhi | April 2019 - City Ambassador Hemakshi Meghani organized a meet-up in Delhi for alumnae. The group hosted external experts to discuss the theme of prosperity.
Nairobi, Kenya | June 2018 - The HKSWN Nairobi cohort kicked off with a coffee chat, where attendees discussed what kinds of events to host moving forward.
Delhi, India | I October 2018 - HKSWN members met to brainstorm a range of next steps and potential programming for the coming year.
New York | November 2019 - HKSWN Co-President Theo Skeadas volunteers at the Bedford Library in New York.
London | January 2019 - Tatiana der Avedissian launched the HKS Women’s Network London chapter with more than 20 alumnae. Participants networked and discussed future events and programming opportunities. The group is now organized with London-based LinkedIn and WhatsApp groups!
New York, NY | December 2019 - HKSWN Board Member and NYC City Ambassador Farah Arabe hosted a Gloria Steinem book presentation.