Nov 22, 2021 | Events, Giving, Latest News, Newsletters, Uncategorized
Thank you, David Ishii and HSBC, for helping women in Washington achieve their dreams! David Ishii discovered WWIN fourteen years ago – yet he vividly remembers the event where he first heard some of our Star Scholars share their stories. He knew right away that he...
Oct 18, 2021 | Events, Grantee Stories, Latest News, Newsletters, Uncategorized
Welcome new Star Scholars! Highlights from this year’s incoming cohort We are delighted to share that we have selected 64 new Star Scholars so far for the 2021-22 academic year. There are still more eligible applicants we would love to support! We may be able to...
Sep 14, 2021 | Events, Latest News, Newsletters
A Mother’s Strength Inspires a Daughter’s Dream: Lorena’s Story When Lorena thinks of strength and resiliency, she thinks of her mother. “Knowing that I was being raised by a strong woman, I knew that I had to become a strong woman, too – first for my niece who looked...
Aug 16, 2021 | Events, Latest News, Newsletters
Reflections on Fiscal Year 2021: With gratitude for our Star Scholars and the strength of the WWIN community As I reflect on the close of fiscal year 2021, I am so grateful for the WWIN community and its resiliency amid a challenging and often heartbreaking year. Our...
Jul 20, 2021 | Latest News, Newsletters
Career Launch spotlight: Melissa’s path to restored confidence and paying it forward Star Scholar Melissa has overcome significant, devastating obstacles on her path to completing her degree and creating a brighter future – trauma that has caused her to struggle with...
Jun 14, 2021 | Newsletters
Some of the WWIN Star Scholars graduating in 2021. Congratulations to our 48 graduating Star Scholars! This June, we are proud to celebrate the graduation of 48 WWIN Star Scholars! These outstanding women have inspired us time and again, and we know they will continue...
