🚨 Did you know that in just the past 3 months, 300,000 Black women have left the U.S. workforce? This isn’t just an “interesting stat” - it’s a wake-up call. According to ABC News & MSNBC, gender economist Katica Roy explains that federal downsizing in education and healthcare, cuts to DEI programs in government and the private sector, inflation and wage gaps, and the rise of automation alongside exclusion from tech jobs are driving this alarming trend. The ripple effects are devastating - hitting families, communities, and our economy. The cost of inequality is simply too high to ignore. At Women’s Diversity Network, tackling this crisis is a priority. Our Wealth Equity Fellowship is a workforce development program helping women from under-resourced and under-invested communities build pathways to economic mobility. ✨ One of the unique ways we support our Fellows is by providing professional headshots to elevate their personal and professional brand identity. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our Fellows leveling up their career presence! 💜 Huge thanks to our generous funders TD , National Grid and @United Way of Long Island for making this program possible. #WealthEquity #EconomicMobility #WomenRising #WorkforceDevelopment #EquityInAction (fb)

REMINDER! The WDN Leadership Team will meet on Thursday this week. See you then! (fb)