Reed & Women’s Fund of Rhode Island Celebrate Women’s History Month and Female Mentors

CRANSTON, RI – To celebrate Women’s History Month and highlight women who mentor and provide guidance, support, and community connections to fellow women and girls through public service and leadership, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is teaming up with the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI) for a special Women’s History Month panel discussion entitled, “Celebrating Women as Mentors.”

On Monday, March 25 at 1:00 p.m., Senator Reed will join CEO of WFRI, Kelly Nevins, and WFRI’s special projects manager, Beth Thompson, to kick off a conversation with women mentors and mentees. The panelists will share their experiences and provide insights and tips on lifting up women’s voices, advancing equality, and supporting the next generation of Rhode Island women leaders.

Panelists for this discussion will include Channavy Chhay and Upine Minyvong of the Center for Southeast Asians; Kristina Byrne and Selina of Big Brothers & Big Sister of Rhode Island; and Tiffany Jimenez and Sarah Murray of the Women’s Policy Institute.

The panelists will discuss strategies for successful mentoring relationships as well as tips to boost mentoring infrastructure across Rhode Island to help expand opportunities for career development.

This special Women’s History Month event is hosted by WFRI and the Cranston Public Library, with help from the organizations participating in the panel discussion as well as Mentor Rhode Island.