Welcome to the Women’s Community!

Affinity communities are identity-focused groups that provide specialized resources and content that centers diversity, equity, and inclusion within the career development journey for students with minoritized identities. This page contains information on professional and student organizations you could get involved in, success story and advice blogs, and events and other resources centered around Women students and professionals throughout their career development journey. 

You can get email updates on this community by clicking the “Follow this affinity community” link on the right-hand side of the page. If you have any questions related to the Women’s Community, other affinity communities, or general career topics, you’re welcome to make an appointment with one of our career coaches using the hyperlink below the “follow this affinity community” button.

Featured Articles

Trends, advice, and experiences in this community, written by Career Center staff and subject matter experts.

Resources

Focused job boards, educational content, and other tools designed specifically for this community.

The U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau develops policies and standards and conducts inquiries to safeguard the interests of working …

InHerSight allows you to examine hundreds of women-rated companies and read reviews regarding employment and more.

Feminist Jobs is a job posting site, run by Feminist.org, with new frequent postings and a weekly digest that users …

Women’s Business Development Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing the tools and resources to help …

She Leads Justice has advanced women’s rights and opportunities in Connecticut since 1973. Formerly known as the Connecticut Women’s Education …

Podcasts can open a window into someone else’s world. They’re a quick way to hear how people from different backgrounds navigate school, work, ambition, …

Alumni Mentors

Alumni mentors who are willing to be contacted for career advice and industry insights.

Emma Bocciarelli

Alumni Mentors
  • New London, Connecticut
  • Associate Director Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Meet Emma

Lindsay Drotman

Alumni Mentors
  • Environmental Planner/Consultant VHB Engineering
Meet Lindsay

Samantha Lane

Alumni Mentors
  • East Greenwich, Rhode Island
  • Vice President, Brasswinds Eastman Music Company
Meet Samantha

Caroline Strapp

Alumni Mentors
  • New York, New York
  • Communications Coordinator The Chapin School
Meet Caroline