Women at Johnson

Now more than ever, women are transforming the world of business. ODI supports women as they become leaders, and helps all students understand the nature of gender inequity, and the tools that can spark positive change. We work closely with the Women’s Management Council (WMC) and maintain partnerships with organizations such as the Forté Foundation to offer engaging personal development programs, and foster community among our female students.

Programming

Sandwiches and Sage Advice

Monthly casual conversations with Johnson women-identified faculty, staff, and students over lunch.

Some of the topics discussed have been imposter syndrome, boundary setting, showing up for other women, authenticity, and microaggressions.

Johnson Women Wednesdays

Monthly symposium by faculty, staff, and alumni on topics relevant to women in
business. Some of the topics that have been highlighted include pivoting careers, women in the military, negotiating, research on gender discrimination, gender pay equity, and more.

Women's History Month

Each March, in collaboration with the Women’s Management Council, ODI hosts multiple events that highlight the contributions of women in business and celebrate the Women of Johnson. Some of these events are a women’s alumni panel, a Fiery Chat on gender equity, a Sage Social celebrating women and more.

Women's Management Council (WMC)

The Women’s Management Council (WMC) is dedicated to fostering a supportive, encouraging community that aims to address relevant topics concerning women.

All women enrolled at Johnson receive an annual Forté Foundation membership, giving them access to a network of leading companies and colleagues who work together to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers. Forté membership allows women to participate in its MBA Financial Services FAST Track, the annual MBA Women’s Leadership Conference, webinars, and networking and community events.

Cornell University participates in Forté’s pre-MBA and undergraduate programming including Forté MBALaunch and Forté Rising Stars—in fact, we have a highly engaged undergraduate chapter called Forté Campus at Cornell. In 2018, Johnson became a sponsor school for Forte MBAExplore—a half-day program aimed at women who are just beginning their MBA exploration or those who aren’t sure if an MBA is right for them. MBAExplore is designed as a precursor to a Forté Forum or the 10-month MBALaunch program.

We also sponsor Johnson women to attend annual conferences throughout the year, with the summer conference being the largest, followed by the fall virtual conference.

Johnson’s partnership with Forté allows a number of MBAs to become Forté Fellows. The Forté Fellowship* offers financial support to MBA candidates who exhibit leadership in academics, community, and creativity and demonstrate a commitment to women and girls through personal mentorship or community involvement. These fellows comprise a strong network of support and mentorship that extends from current fellows to alumnae. Our Forté Fellows are dedicated leaders who are working to advance businesswomen and who actively participate in women’s programming, such as that from the Women’s Management Council and the annual Johnson Women in Business (JWiB) event.

The MBA admissions committee decides who will receive Forté Fellowships—no separate application is needed.

Forté Fellows benefit from:

participation in the Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference
inclusion in the Forté resume book distributed to sponsor companies
special invitations for job openings and leadership opportunities

*Consideration for a Forté fellowship is open to candidates of all nationalities and gender who support Forte’s mission.

Resources for Women

Johnson Diversity Hosting Weekend

October 27 – 28, 2023

Johnson Diversity Hosting Weekend is our premier diversity hosting event scheduled for October 27 – 28 in Ithaca, NY open to women, underrepresented candidates, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and allies. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the ways in which we support women and underrepresented candidates in business.

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Parker Center Women in Investing (WIN) Conference

November 17-18, 2022

The Parker Center’s Women in Investing Conference (WIN) is a forum for full-time MBA women from top business schools around the country.

WIN Conference Info