SWSG South Florida Honored with Prestigious NOVO Award

SWSG South Florida Honored with Prestigious NOVO Award

On Wednesday, May 2nd, the South Florida Strong Women, Strong Girls team was awarded with the prestigious NOVO Award by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce! The NOVO Awards, selected by the Nonprofit Business Committee Awards Task Force, are presented for innovative excellence in the not-for-profit business sector in the delivery of services in the Greater Miami community. They are given out in two categories: nonprofits with a budget...

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Spark Award Winner Linda Clautti Profiled as a “Fearless” Woman

Spark Award Winner Linda Clautti Profiled as a “Fearless” Woman

At this year’s Pittsburgh Strong Awards on April 30th, Dr. Linda Clautti received the second annual Spark Award. But we’re not the only ones who think Dr. Clautti deserves some recognition! Dr. Clautti is profiled in the article “Fearless Women: Linda Clautti, Urban Pathways Charter School” which details her commitment to “getting students in the college mode” and “creating a culture of stability”...

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In True Backlash Fashion: The “Reverse Sexism” of Title IX

In True Backlash Fashion: The “Reverse Sexism” of Title IX

Editor’s Note: Leading up to the 40th Anniversary of Title IX on June 23, 2012, SWSG is engaging the voices of women of all ages who have been impacted by this groundbreaking legislation. So far, Diana Cutaia, Linda Driscoll, Founder of Dream Big!, and Susan Golbe have contributed. This month, SWSG’s Director of Process Improvement and Knowledge, Meghan Trombly, reflects on Title IX: By my freshman year in college, hailing from...

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Thank You Letter from Founder & President Lindsay Hyde

Thank You Letter from Founder & President Lindsay Hyde

  To our Strong Women, Strong Girls Community,   I am writing to you because my last day as a member of the Strong Women, Strong Girls staff will be this week. I am so glad that I’ll be able to participate in the Strong Awards in Pittsburgh and Miami this week to say thank you in person! I am leaving Strong Women, Strong Girls to attend business school, pursuing a full time MBA. I will remain involved with Strong Women,...

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Leadership Circle

Leadership Circle

SWSG has been busy with events and celebrations as the school year comes to an end.   It was great to see so many Leadership Coaches, Coachees and their elementary school girl Mentees, and to witness the support we receive from of our extended community. We enjoyed sharing our SWSG experience with volunteers from several organizations and hope their employers will sponsor them as Leadership Coaches in the future. A familiar question...

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Strong Women, Strong Leadership Coaches

Strong Women, Strong Leadership Coaches

When I was told by the Directors of my Strong Women, Strong Girls chapter that I was getting a Leadership Coach, I was a bit confused. I was not sure what a Leadership Coach was or why I was getting one, but it has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. A Leadership Coach is exactly what it sounds like and more. Strong Women, Strong Girls matches members of the Executive Boards of each chapter with a woman who works in Boston. They are...

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