“There is no other program that focuses on the specific needs of women who are already successful and equips them with the knowledge to advance even further in their careers. The year-long program is tailored to inspire women to focus on their unique skills so that they can differentiate themselves from their peers. In addition to the premiere education at Harvard, Cambridge and the IWF conferences, the networking with diverse classmates, your executive mentor and IWF members provides a web of support that spans the globe.”

Trisha Cunningham (2002/03)

“The Fellows program for me was an A-Ha moment – I should have known this all along but I didn’t because no one ever told me.”

Sonia Brown (2002/03)

“The Fellows Program is one of the best training programs available to women, to anyone, period.”

Candice Campbell

“The Fellows Program is a rare and personal opportunity to elevate your professional career and inspirations based on constructive and guiding support of a group of women you otherwise would never have had the chance to meet.”

Elizabeth Seigenthaler Courtney (2003/04)

“It is an absolute priceless way to have the opportunity to spend a really special time with other women who are going through similar experiences. It helps women get through the glass ceiling – it is getting thinner, but it’s still there.”

Patricia DeGennaro (1999/00)

“The Fellows Program opened my eyes to the broader aspect of managing your career. It is not just about where you work, roles and responsibility or experiences gained over time – you also need to focus on the network that you are building and feeding, experiences outside the work place (nonprofit and community) and the multiple careers you’ll have through your life.”

Elizabeth Devin (2000/01)

“This is truly a strategic program for unleashing those hidden power to ensure global peace and equity.”

Christine Dranzoa (2004/05)

“The Fellows program for me has continued to be a vehicle for networking, outreach, support honest feedback, friendship, solutions, reality checks and fun. Our class gets together every year to continue what we started during our Fellowship year with the same rigor, candor, and standards for deep thinking, introspection and professional guidance. For me it is a lifetime sisterhood.”

Jennifer Edson (2000/01)

“A wonderful opportunity to interact with dynamic women who are on their journey to become better leaders.”

Kathryn Fong (1994/95)

“The Fellows Program is the best of its kind, and I benefited tremendously for participating and I will ALWAYS cherish the experience.”

Beth Fortune (2002/03)

“The Fellows Program for me, particularly the women leaders that are used to train/mentor gave me the confidence to take on new roles that I would not have the confidence to do otherwise.”

Charisse Grant (2002/03)

“I was incredibly fortunate to have this opportunity.”

Connie Gruber (1996/97)

“The Fellows Program made very tangible the fact that there really are no gender boundaries when it comes to what can be accomplished – that there are truly exceptional women (along with exceptional men) in every field, profession, industry, endeavor and geography who represent the “best of the best” on this planet – and that the bar is set very high to be in that elite group. Drive, ambition, and desire are important, but true talent, tenacity, focus and energy are requisites. It was inspirational, motivational -- and a reality-check.”

Mary Helmick (2003/04)

“One of the top 5 personal and professional experiences in my lifetime, it allowed me in a safe, structured environment to really look at myself and think about not only how I could be better, but also understand my responsibility to give back.”

BJ Holdnak (1997/98)

“I thought it was an amazing experience that I was only to really appreciate the value of in following years. It’s influence was far reaching, and I’ve benefited more in the last few years than immediately after. It changed the way I thought about women and what was possible, and it opened new possibilities for what I could achieve and become.”

Mary Robin Holliday (1998/99)

“It seems rather melodramatic to describe an experience as ‘transforming’, but transforming is exactly the word that best describes my experience as a Fellow. The other descriptor I would easily use is ‘affirming.’ As for being transformed, I like Webster’s definition as it relates to physics: “to change one form of energy into another”. I came to the program with tremendous energy. The program helped me reshape, channel, and direct that energy to better support my career and life goals. And yes, the experience was affirming. How filled it was with feedback centered in the positive, that boldly and firmly asserted the truth about the power of woman!”

Marsha Sampson Johnson (2000/01)

“I am passionate about helping others and I believe that my calling and my purpose was realized as a result of participating in the fellows program.”

Deborah King (1995/96)

“The Fellows Program was the Gift of a Lifetime.”

Debbie Lentz (2000/01)

“I built friendships that would last life time where we’ve been able to share professional and personal experiences.”

Jess Mann (2004/05)

“It did have a direct impact on my career, and I don’t think there are many programs out there where at the end you can say that this program had a direct impact.”

Katherine McGrady (1995/96)

“My participation in the fellows program has been one of the most transformational experiences in my life, both personally and professionally through an excellent combination of self awareness, skills and networking.”

Ivonne Monteagudo (2004/05)

“The IWF Fellows Program helped me focus both on my near term goals and helped me craft a long range vision for where I wanted to take my career. The training, both in the classroom and through interaction with IWF members worldwide, helped me expand my leadership capabilities, improve the way I approach business challenges and achieve real results today and for my lifetime.”

Rebecca R. Taylor (1997/98)

"I appreciated the opportunity to participate in this powerful Fellowship program. It reinforced what I already knew plus provided new insights into leadership, influence, and service. Thank you IWF."

Janice Shimokubo (1998/99)

“It was a professionally enriching opportunity that was the best use of 40 days that I could have possibly spent. It was like getting a Masters Degrees in how to access other people to help you through the issues we all face.”

Phyllis Farragut (1994-1995)