--- title: WEST Wisdom (13) description: (13) --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/gender-parity-panel) Posted by [Rosie Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosie-torcivia) on Sep 28, 2020 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Gender%20Parity%20Image.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/gender-parity-panel) **Gender Parity** WEST is hosting a gender parity panel discussion on 9/30. This topic is essential because while more women are finding themselves in STEM careers in general, there is still [work to be done](https://info.westorg.org/blog/walking-the-tightrope-1) to get more women into leadership roles. In leadership roles, women often feel like they are [walking a tightrope](https://info.westorg.org/blog/walking-the-tightrope) to be likeable and respected. This panel will include leaders from academia, industry, and consulting services who have worked for gender parity in science and technology. They will discuss techniques they have used to achieve gender parity and how to advance more women into leadership roles. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/gender-parity-panel) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/gender-parity-panel#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Gender Balance, STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance-stem), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Equal Pay](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/equal-pay), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [Gender Pay Gap](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-pay-gap), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary) ## [20 Years, 20 Stories - Week 3](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-3) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Sep 25, 2020 2:56:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020%20Stories%20-%20Week%203-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-3) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary with 20 stories of impact. This week's stories are from Chesley Chen, Maria Lalioti, Joseph Lehar, Anna Li, Enith Morillo, Makeda M, Liz O'Day, and Elizabeth Wu. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-3) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-3#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Transitions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/transitions), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Work Life Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Entrepreneurship](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/entrepreneurship), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Job](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/job), [negotiation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/negotiation), [Leader](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leader), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Workshop](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/workshop), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Delegation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/delegation), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Volunteer](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/volunteer), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Book Club](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/book-club), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary), [Grow](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/grow) ## [20 Years, 20 Stories - Week 2](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-2) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Sep 19, 2020 5:19:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020%20Stories%20-%20Week%202.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-2) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary with 20 stories of impact. This week's stories are from Anne Cheung, Elissa Hobert, Reina Improgo, Mariana Nacht, Juliana Soto, and Anne Thessen. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-2) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-2#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Transitions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/transitions), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Work Life Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [negotiation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/negotiation), [Leader](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leader), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary) ## [20 Years, 20 Stories - Week 1](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-1) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Sep 11, 2020 3:12:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/20%20Stories%2c%20Week%201.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-1) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary with 20 stories of impact. This week's stories are from Denise Aronson, Leah Cole, Elise Huang, and Yelena Wetherill. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-1) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories-1#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Transitions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/transitions), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [negotiation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/negotiation), [Leader](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leader), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary) ## [WEST's 20th Anniversary / 12th Annual Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20th-anniversary-awards) Posted by [Rosie Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosie-torcivia) on Sep 9, 2020 9:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![WESTs 20th Anniversary photo 12th Awards](https://info.westorg.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WESTs%2020th%20Anniversary%20photo%20%2012th%20Awards.jpg?width=300&name=WESTs%2020th%20Anniversary%20photo%20%2012th%20Awards.jpg) **WEST’s 20th Anniversary / 12th Annual Awards ** While celebrating 20 years of WEST, it is important to reflect on the progress women have made in STEM, and what still needs to be done to get more women representation in science, technology, engineering, and math. Women remain underrepresented in educational pathways to STEM, and we lose women in STEM at every step of the way. This is a reason WEST focuses so heavily on supporting early and mid-career women. WEST strives to have a positive impact on the persistence and success of women by providing critical tools such as a support system, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to help them overcome Imposter Syndrome, understand how they can effectively ‘take up space’, and lead without worrying about how people will react to them. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20th-anniversary-awards) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20th-anniversary-awards#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar), [20th Anniversary](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/20th-anniversary) ## [Walking the Tightrope](https://info.westorg.org/blog/walking-the-tightrope) Posted by [Rosie Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosie-torcivia) on Aug 7, 2020 4:30:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020-08-12%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/walking-the-tightrope) **What is “Walking the Tightrope?”** Societal expectations have created a world where women are typically seen as either likable or respected, but not both. Many of the stereotypical traits of women align with being caretakers, while for men they are associated with being strong leaders. When women come off as confident and strong, people might associate them with being unlikable. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/walking-the-tightrope) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/walking-the-tightrope#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar) ## [Networking and Building Meaningful Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/network) Posted by [Rosie Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosie-torcivia) on Jul 27, 2020 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020-08-04%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/network) **** **What is networking?** Networking is the exchange of information, ideas, and help among people with a common profession, special interest, or community. **Why is networking important? ** Making connections throughout life is essential. You never know if someone you met in middle school is going to have an impact on your future. For many people, you might not start thinking about networking and making career connections until high school or college. The internet has made connecting much easier by having the ability to connect with someone thousands of miles away. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/network) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/network#comments-listing) Topics: [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/relationships), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar) ## [Building Community, Resilience, and Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/community-resilience-impact) Posted by [Rosie Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosie-torcivia) on Jul 24, 2020 3:22:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Blog%20Pic%20-%20Annual%20Theme.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/community-resilience-impact) **How do you build an effective community?** WEST began in 2000 intending to create a supportive environment for women in the fields of science and technology. The community has been growing over the past 20 years into an even more influential group impacting women every day. The goal for this year is to build a strong community of resilient women making a positive impact on the world. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/community-resilience-impact) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/community-resilience-impact#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Annual Theme](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/annual-theme), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Making a Difference](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/making-a-difference), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Engage](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/engage), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar) ## [Senior Leader Interview - Anne Cheung](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Jun 18, 2020 3:23:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Anne%20Cheung%20Photo.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung) Leadership is shown in many ways, and Anne Cheung has turned working with her introverted nature into a strength, focusing on doing the work and cultivating the passion of others in joining her work. Her style of leadership has resulted in work that improves the lives of others.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Rockstars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/rockstars), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave) ## [Senior Leader Interview - Katherine Andersen](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Jun 9, 2020 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20SLI%20KA.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen) Katherine Andersen serves as Head of Life Science & Healthcare Relationship Banking at SVB, which covers growth companies from Series A investment all the way up to Middle Market. She also sits on the Board of Directors for SVB's Joint Venture in China, SPD Silicon Valley Bank. Her team spans the U.S. and focuses on providing advice and delivering specialized solutions in the areas of biotech, tools, diagnostics, healthcare services and IT, medical devices and digital health.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Rockstars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/rockstars), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave) [Previous](https://info.westorg.org/blog/page/12) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/page/14) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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