Come join FWA’s Financial Literacy Program this summer and help prepare incoming freshman at Baruch as part of the SEEK Program!
The SEEK Program (Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge) at Baruch College was the first of its kind and was designed to provide equitable higher education opportunities and college access to students who meet an academic and economic requirement.
We have been asked to present a brief version of our curriculum to supplement the academic programs that are provided to these incoming freshmen. We hope you can join us!
We provide training resources for all of the curriculum materials.
Please register with your name, contact information and dates you are available.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Financial Backpack Co-Chairs, Lindsay Starr at [email protected], or Suzanne Matthews at [email protected].
Thanks for supporting the Financial Backpack, and we hope to hear from you!
| School | Dates | In-person/Remote | Module | Presenters Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baruch | Monday, August 14th 2-4:15pm | In-person 55 Lexington Avenue | Steps to Financial Success | 2 |
| Baruch | Tuesday, August 15th 2-4:15pm | In-person 55 Lexington Avenue | Steps to Financial Success | 2 |
| Baruch | Wednesday, August 16th 2-4:15pm | In-person 55 Lexington Avenue | Steps to Financial Success | 2 |
| Baruch | Thursday, August 17th 2-4:15pm | In-person 55 Lexington Avenue | Steps to Financial Success | 2 |
The MENA Capital Landscape: Risk, Resilience & the Road Ahead May 5–6, 2026 Join the Financial Women's Association for a timely conversation on sovereign capital, energy transition, AI, and the geopolitical forces reshaping global finance. When our UAE trip was cancelled, we immediately looked for ways to bring the experience to our community here in NYC - this forum captures the spirit, substance, and strategic importance of that journey. Registration details coming soon - save the date on your calendar now! Virtual Lunch Panel · Tuesday, May 5 In-Person Morning Program in New York City · Wednesday, May 6 One registration. Two experiences. One conversation.
FWA members are invited to participate in a personal finance workshop on April 29th, 2026, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, at the High School of Economics and Finance. The school is located at 100 Trinity Place, near Wall Street. The workshop will involve the FWA high school mentees at HSEF. We will have a training prep session the week before, either on April 21 or 22, depending on availability of the volunteers. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Suzanne Matthews, Committee Co-chair, at [email protected] .
by Robert Brown Every March, Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on the women who challenged expectations, opened doors, and changed the course of industries that once excluded them. For the Financial Women’s Association, that reflection is personal. As the organization celebrates its 70th anniversary, the story of FWA mirrors the broader story of women’s progress in finance. What began in 1956 with eight determined women has grown into a global community that has helped generations of women enter, navigate, and lead in an industry that once shut them out. Those eight enterprising women did something quietly radical. They were working inside investment banks and financial institutions at a time when their talent was welcome, but their presence in leadership circles was not. The established associations of the day did not admit women. Access to the conversations, relationships, and influence that shaped the industry flowed through rooms they were not allowed to enter. So they built their own.
Something special is taking shape in Florida. Earlier this week, women from across the state gathered in Palm Beach Gardens as the FWA Florida Committee hosted its inaugural in-person event at DSM Capital Partners in celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. The program featured a forward-looking conversation on AI and technology in investing, followed by an interactive session on personal branding and executive presence led by FWA President Albana Theka and Florida Committee Co-Chair Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen. Connections began the evening before at a dinner that set the tone for a day filled with energy, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue. By the time sessions began, the room already felt like a community. That’s what the FWA does best. Special thanks to Florida Committee Co-Chairs Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen and Kari Desai, DSM Capital Partners for hosting, and all who joined. “Nothing beats the power of community and human connection. It was incredible to see women from across Florida come together for conversations that were insightful, energizing, and genuinely fun.” - Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen
