Welcome to the women and allies affinity community page!

Throughout your career development, it is important to be informed about navigating the world of work as a woman and connected to individuals who share similar experiences and can offer support.  This web page is meant to provide resources that address the unique needs of women and provide mentorship to elevate the career outcomes of women, especially those in male-dominated professions.

This web page is designed to be open to all Binghamton University students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

5 Steps for Women to Combat Burnout

As an executive coach who works with women leaders, it’s not unusual for me to see the sad, worried eyes of my coaching clients as the “aha” moment hits, and they realize: “I have burnout.”

This realization often comes as …

By Alicia Hibbard
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5 Traits Women Should Lean Into

It’s time to reclaim what’s rightfully ours!

Women are often told to shy away from certain personality traits. It’s a catch-22—fight for what you want, but don’t be too aggressive. Stand up for yourself, but don’t get too emotional. Lead …

By Alicia Hibbard
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Black Women Describe Navigating Race and Gender in the Workplace

Author Maura Cheeks along with Professor Elizabeth Morrison, Vice Dean of Faculty at NYU,  interviewed “10 women of color in order to understand the challenges they face in the workplace, how they cope with those challenges, and how those coping …

By Alicia Hibbard
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Hypervisible, Invisible: How to Navigate White Workplaces as a Black Woman

I’ve been trying to figure out this challenging dance of how to be Black but not “too Black” in predominantly white spaces my entire life.

I remember having a conversation with a trusted and beloved mentor of mine a few …

By Alicia Hibbard
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Featured Resources

The Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls supports student growth and networking through various avenues, including research …

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