About McDonough and Georgetown University

About The McDonough School of Business

The McDonough School of Business is a premier, distinguished business school seated at one of the nation's most prestigious universities. The school's undergraduate, MBA and International Executive MBA programs provide solid grounding in all the core management disciplines with an emphasis on the global, political and ethical environment of business. For more information, visit http://msb.georgetown.edu.

About Georgetown University

The Women's Leadership Initiative supports the University's mission of educating ethically responsible leaders through intellectual openness, commitment to justice, and active participation in civic life. Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in America, founded in 1789 by Archbishop John Carroll. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses. For more information, visit http://www.georgetown.edu.

Distinguished Speaker Series

Hosting panels of distinguished women in politics and in business who can offer helpful advice and strategies to other women, GUWLI helps women students understand the dynamics and overcome the barriers of career success. Successful women share their knowledge and experiences, discuss career trajectories, highlight how they achieved influence, and offer insights for economic empowerment and social advancement. Post-panel receptions offer an opportunity for informal dialogue and exchange.

International Leadership Conferences and Forums

In 2002, Georgetown University collaborated with The White House and the U.S. Department of State to facilitate the Helsinki Global Women Business Leaders Summit, putting the University in the forefront of the most recent, salient issues facing women business leaders today. In 2003, GUWLI partnered with the State Department and the Council of Women World Leaders to convene an inaugural meeting of all Ministers of Women's Affairs worldwide, to discuss issues of women's education, political voice and economic advancement.

The Women's Leadership Initiative is currently working with the International Women Business Leaders Forum and embassies throughout the world to execute future partnership forums for women. These conferences will also serve as the foundation for research studies conducted through the McDonough School of Business.

Mentorship, Networking and Leadership Development

The Women's Leadership Initiative participates in training programs and seminars to increase women's effectiveness and competitiveness in the public and private sectors. Georgetown's renowned faculty members bring expertise in negotiations, leadership, and strategic planning to help groups of women innovate, collaborate and negotiate change. Through a solid academic base in Georgetown's McDonough School of Business, the program helps women to build the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in their careers and participate in all sectors of their society.

Research

The initiative supports research aimed at understanding and promoting women's advancement. Current activities include a longitudinal analysis of the influence of women's opportunities on national economic indicators, and analysis of how to enhance the effectiveness of mentorship programs.