What they call their work
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 3 activities
- Alumnae networking and community engagementHosts events and provides platforms such as Mawrter Connect and LinkedIn to facilitate networking and engagement around career development, life transitions, and social, intellectual, academic, cultural, and community service activities. Programming includes both in-person and online formats, with a national reach established during the pandemic.
- Member-led event programmingSupports alumnae/i in organizing club events by providing a fillable event form for proposal submissions, enabling member-driven programming.
- Strengthening alumnae-college relationshipsInitiates and participates in programs and projects designed to strengthen the relationship between Bryn Mawr College and its alumnae.
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Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
- Arts and cultural programming for alumnaeHosts arts-based events such as an inaugural photography contest for Bryn Mawr alumnae, sponsored by Evelyn Barish '56, with themes centered on nature.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Fundraising and grantmaking to support Bryn Mawr CollegeParticipates in fundraising activities and promotes grant donations to support Bryn Mawr College.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Alumnae career development and coachingOffers one-to-one career coaching sessions in person, by phone, or via Zoom to help Bryn Mawr alumnae/i develop personal career strategies. Provides online resources covering job search, salary negotiation, relocation, and professional development.
- Alumnae storytelling and visibility initiativeProduces and shares a web series titled #MeetAMawrtyr to highlight the accomplishments of Bryn Mawr alumnae in the New York City area.
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Who they work with
- Alisha Park ’13 Partner — Serves as president of the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City
- Appleby Foundation Partner — Nonprofit organization that owns the Tahawus Center, where Rebecca Kelly and her husband lead cultural programming development.
- Barbara Clark ’79 Partner — Former member at large of the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City board
- Bryn Mawr College Network — Alumnae network partner for the Bryn Mawr Club of NYC.
- Bryn Mawr College Network — Member of the Bryn Mawr College alumnae/i network providing career services and networking support.
- Bryn Mawr College Network — Mutually beneficial relationship between the College and its alumnae in the New York City area.
- Bryn Mawr College Partner — Primary institutional partner; the organization exists to support the college and its alumnae.
- Evelyn Barish ’56 Partner — Sponsoring a photography prize awarded by the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City
- Helen Thurston ’74 Partner — Served as president from 2013 to 2024 and continues as president emerita on the board
- Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Partner — Serves on the board of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, a progressive think tank.
- Plains Justice Partner — Co-founded and serves on the board of Plains Justice, a nonprofit law center focused on energy and climate work.
- This House of Books Partner — Serves as board president for This House of Books, a cooperatively-owned independent bookstore in Billings, Montana.
- Trilby V John ’98 Partner — Serves as the ’90s representative on the board of the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City
How they approach the work
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- Alumnae Storytelling for Community Engagementmethodology: alumnae_storytellingBy sharing personal narratives and life paths of alumnae through digital and in-person platforms, the club strengthens community bonds and increases participation, because authentic stories foster connection, belonging, and identification with shared values.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Driver of Broader Participationmethodology: dei-antiracism_focusBy centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in its programming and outreach, the club broadens engagement across identities and experiences, because intentional inclusivity lowers barriers and signals belonging to historically marginalized members.
- Member-Led Event Planning to Foster Civic Engagementmethodology: member-led event planningBy enabling members to initiate and plan events, the club cultivates a community of active, independent thinkers and civic participants, because ownership of programming increases engagement, leadership, and alignment with Bryn Mawr’s educational values.
- Multi-Channel Access to Strengthen Alumnae Networksmethodology: multi-channel networkingBy offering both digital and in-person connection opportunities, the club sustains and expands engagement across geographic and temporal barriers, because flexible access increases inclusivity and continuity of participation, especially during disruptions.