“I
have really enjoyed working with Women's
Initiative clients as a Business Connector.
When I was first invited to become a connector,
I excitedly prepared my notes and practiced
my opening lines and set out to make a
difference in the lives of the women I
would come in contact with. Little did
I realize how much the women I've met
over the years would impact my life. I
can still remember the first woman I connected
with - a woman suffering from a physical
ailment but she was excited about her
business. No matter where they are in
their quest, it is the gleam of expectancy
in their eyes as they sit across the table
from me enables me to pull out of myself
all that I have to give.”
- Bendu Griffin, Port of Oakland
I am a connector
because I believe in Women’s Initiative’s
Mission. We all need more women business
owners, period!
- Christine Chang, Robert Half Management
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It's gratifying
to meet women who have started their own
companies and to share ideas from my experiences
of being an independent consultant, as
well as working in the corporate world.
I know how tough it can be to build a
business."
- Laurie Kretchmar, Chair, Connector
Steering Committee
"I want
to connect women with whomever can help
them succeed."
- Bernida Reagan, Connector, Port
of Oakland
