Committee - Emerging Leaders
Mission
The mission of the committee is to provide a platform for professional development and is focused on members of the FWA constituency that are within his/her first 10 years of a specific career path. Please note, participation is not restricted to a member pursuing his/her first career but targets all individuals who are beginning new career development.
Contact Co-chairs
  Robin Fisher
  Christine Freda

Objectives
Our platform rests on three primary objectives. First, members enhance their skill sets in networking with their peers. These “horizontal” relationships are supplemented by the committee’s second objective, the growth of “vertical” relationships which is facilitated through the Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program. This program was established in early 2007 and constitutes the FWA’s only intra-organization forum that brings emerging leaders into direct contact with more seasoned FWA members who have been in his/her career for 25+ years. The final objective of our committee rests in skill enhancement seminars that focus on the development and practice of a professional skill set through lecture, role playing and other interactive procedures.

We believe our committee provides a the necessary resources for professional development and support that is essential to the success of any Emerging Leader


Upcoming Events
To be announced


Key Accomplishments/Highlights
x Skill Development Session at Bear Stearns (July 2007)
x Happy Hour at Stitch (Oct 2007)
x Kathyrn Mayer Event at McGraw Hill (Feb 2008)
x Mentorship Program Kick Off Event (Mar 2008)
x J. Crew Event on Madison Avenue (Apr 2008)
x Happy Hour at Professor Thom’s (May 2008)
x Mentorship Session – Presentation and Discussion (Jun 2008)

Acknowledgement
Special thanks to our committee members: Jennifer Anderson; Julie Castignetti; Arti Dua; Crystal Fields; Christine Freda; Elaine Hutchinson; Sewon Kim; Monica Kukelhaus; Andrea Lazlo; Sondra Martinez; Maribeth Martorana; Ann Mehl; Michelle Mussawar; Kate Panchenko; Heather Parr; Jezebel Paulino; LaTanya Robinson; Loretta Roland; Christa Maria Schanz; Priya Shah; Danielle Starrantino; Heather Thomas.
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  Last updated:
  July 8, 2008