The Experience of Now: A Conversation Series for Women of Color
Hosted and facilitated by Judy Shen-Filerman and Margarita Rosa
This 3-part conversation series is designed to create a safe and supportive space for Women of Color to safely share their thoughts and feelings, build meaningful connections, and embrace their collective power. In the wake of the post-election climate, it feels more important than ever to come together to share, connect, and explore the importance of human connection and self-care. This intimate gathering will give us a chance to reflect and empower ourselves and one another.
By registering for this event, you’re committing to the full 3-part series. Each session builds on the last, so your participation throughout will make the experience even more meaningful for you and the group to:
Connect: Build relationships with like-minded Women of Color across generations.
Reflect: Gain insights into how our identities and experiences influence our lives.
Empower: Recognize our collective strength to foster a sense of belonging and purpose.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Session 1: “Given Elections, How Are We Feeling Now?”
Reflect on current events and their impact on our emotions, relationships, and sense of identity.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Session 2: “Supporting Ourselves”
Explore how we build connections and relationships within our communities and reflect on our personal and professional ties.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Session 3: “Supporting Others/Community”
Discuss our role in shaping the communities we are part of—from family to workplace to the world—and how we can contribute to collective growth and healing.
Register for this Series
Hosts
Judy Shen-Filerman
Judy Shen-Filerman is CEO of Dreambridge Partners, a cross-cultural leadership coaching firm, focused on galvanizing Best Self, Belonging and Collaboration to drive organizational innovation and productivity. Judy’s mission is to empower “culture-crossers” (women, persons of color, first gen and global professionals) to be their Best Self and catalyze organization leaders to create diverse, equitable and inclusive ecosystems where all employees can thrive. As a Chinese immigrant woman who grew up in NYC, Judy’s first-hand struggles and accomplishments as a culture-crosser have deeply informed the mission and work of the firm. Judy’s impact is proven with a broad base of institutional clients such as McKinsey, Biogen, Fidelity Investments and City Year. Judy is also a sought after lecturer and coach at leading business schools around the country including Wharton, Tuck and Harvard Business School.
Margarita Rosa
Margarita Rosa has extensive experience in government and in the nonprofit sector. After graduating from the Harvard Law School she worked as a civil rights litigator, as a government official in NYS, and as an adjunct at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, at the Baruch College Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and at the Fordham Law School. Rosa served 20 years as Executive Director of Grand Street Settlement, a historic comprehensive human service agency in Manhattan. She was the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDR) at the height of the AIDS crisis. At the time of her appointment, Rosa was the first woman, the first Latine, and the youngest person to serve as NYSDR’s Commissioner. Rosa has served on several government boards and commissions as well as on the boards of directors of nonprofit organizations including Princeton AlumniCorps, Support Center for Nonprofit Management, and the New York Women’s Foundation. In 2013 was elected to the Board of Trustees of Princeton University. Margarita was a Fellow in Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative from 2021-2022 and the Scholar in Residence at Harvard’s Adams House From Sept. 2022 - May 2024.
