--- title: WEST Wisdom | Community (3) description: Community | (3) --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [Preposterous Stigmas Resulting in Mental Health Epidemic for Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/preposterous-stigmas-resulting-in-mental-health-epidemic-for-women-in-stem) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on May 18, 2023 1:27:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Mental%20Health%20Title%202x1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/preposterous-stigmas-resulting-in-mental-health-epidemic-for-women-in-stem) Mental health struggles can happen to anyone. Being in a negative situation for too long is bound to have its effects, and sometimes it takes a lot of work to undo that damage. In many cases, mental health struggles are a result of one specific situation, or a toxic boss or co-worker, something easy to pinpoint. In STEM, that can be true, but even more so, women have seen a higher rate of mental health struggles because of more industry-wide issues. There’s still a stigma, in some places, that women don’t belong in STEM professions or that women are not going to be as smart or as well-educated as men.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/preposterous-stigmas-resulting-in-mental-health-epidemic-for-women-in-stem) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/preposterous-stigmas-resulting-in-mental-health-epidemic-for-women-in-stem#comments-listing) Topics: [Gender Balance, STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance-stem), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Choice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/choice), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [Coaching](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/coaching), [Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/culture), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Discussion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discussion), [Mindfulness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mindfulness), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Emotional Intelligence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/emotional-intelligence), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empathy), [Gender Pay Gap](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-pay-gap), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Challenges](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/challenges), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Mentor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentor), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [Organizational Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/organizational-culture), [Corporate Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/corporate-culture), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity), [Equity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/equity), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [STEM Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-leadership), [Female Representation STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/female-representation-stem), [Hiring Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/hiring-women-in-stem), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women) ## [Look Inward, Look Outward, Take the Leap: A Senior Leadership Interview with Diane Ma](https://info.westorg.org/blog/look-inward-look-outward-take-the-leap-a-senior-leadership-interview-with-diane-ma) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Mar 27, 2023 12:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Ma%20Senior%20Leader%20Interview.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/look-inward-look-outward-take-the-leap-a-senior-leadership-interview-with-diane-ma) When we consider a traditional career ‘path,’ we are often looking at the educational background, first steps into professional positions, and growth path into a goal position or leadership role. When we ask a high schoolers, for example, what they want to do after they graduate, many will give you a step-by-step guide that they have attached themselves to in order to get into whatever job or industry is their goal. The reality is, even the best-laid plans are subject to change. Diane Ma has experienced these plan changes at a variety of points throughout her education and professional journeys. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/look-inward-look-outward-take-the-leap-a-senior-leadership-interview-with-diane-ma) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/look-inward-look-outward-take-the-leap-a-senior-leadership-interview-with-diane-ma#comments-listing) Topics: [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path) ## [Starting Your Career Growth On The Right Track](https://info.westorg.org/blog/starting-your-career-growth-on-the-right-track) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Mar 21, 2023 9:10:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2023-04-26.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/starting-your-career-growth-on-the-right-track) WEST’s Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking series has been incredibly popular. Our first Career Possibilities event of 2023 gave around 100 people the opportunity to learn about STEM communications positions from people that were currently working in that area. We’re thrilled to see the turnout for these events consistently increasing, allowing more and more STEM professionals, and STEM professionals-to-be an opportunity to prepare themselves for their next career move.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/starting-your-career-growth-on-the-right-track) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/starting-your-career-growth-on-the-right-track#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), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Job](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/job), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Speed Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/speed-networking), [New Opportunities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/new-opportunities), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Hiring Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/hiring-women-in-stem) ## [A Conversation on Supporting Women in STEM, and How Returning to the Office is Impacting Marginalized Identities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/a-conversation-on-supporting-women-in-stem-and-how-returning-to-the-office-is-impacting-marginalized-identities) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Mar 14, 2023 1:56:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/YW%20Blog.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/a-conversation-on-supporting-women-in-stem-and-how-returning-to-the-office-is-impacting-marginalized-identities) Recently, YW Boston collaborated with [WEST](https://www.westorg.org/) (Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology), a Boston-based learning community that provides a powerful forum and supportive environment for early and mid-career women in STEM. Both organizations work at the intersection of race and gender and seek to uplift women and women of color. In a recent Zoom call, YW Boston President and CEO, Beth Chandler, was interviewed by Elena Spencer, Vice President of WEST’s Board of Directors. In the candid conversation, Beth and Elena discussed various topics, including how to support women in STEM, YW Boston’s [Parity on Board](https://www.ywboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/An-Act-to-Promote-Gender-and-Racial-Diversity-on-Public-Boards-and-Commissions-Fact-Sheet-2023.pdf), and [returning to the office](https://www.ywboston.org/2021/08/how-to-facilitate-an-equitable-return-to-the-workplace/).  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/a-conversation-on-supporting-women-in-stem-and-how-returning-to-the-office-is-impacting-marginalized-identities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/a-conversation-on-supporting-women-in-stem-and-how-returning-to-the-office-is-impacting-marginalized-identities#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [#MemberSpotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/memberspotlight), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Business Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/business-development), [Female Representation STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/female-representation-stem) ## [Celebrating African American History Month](https://info.westorg.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-history-month) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Feb 24, 2023 12:05:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Black%20History%20Month%20(2).jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-history-month) WEST is celebrating African American History month by highlighting African American women in STEM careers that have made critical contributions in their fields. These are women who have paved the way for equal opportunity employment to continue to progress each and every day. The women we have selected to be highlighted put in years of work to chase their dreams and break through barriers in order to live lives that were truly fulfilling to them. The personal and professional characteristics of these women are worth celebrating everyday throughout the year.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-history-month) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-history-month#comments-listing) Topics: [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Equity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/equity), [Allyship](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/allyship), [Academia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/academia) ## [The Journey Starts Now](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-journey-starts-now) Posted by [Suhanee Mitragotri](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/suhanee-mitragotri) on Jan 24, 2023 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Your%20journey%20starts%20here.jpeg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-journey-starts-now) On January 11th, WEST held “The Journey Starts Now: Q&A Sessions With Women in STEM and What You Can Do Starting in High School,” a guest speaker panel moderated by Suhanee Mitragotri (Harvard College 2025. During this event, we had the pleasure of hearing from three incredible speakers: Dr. Cristina Almansa, Dr. Ambika Bajpayee, and Dr. Lesley Chan. Dr. Almansa is the Head of Clinical Sciences, Translational Medicine Immunology at Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. She is leading a team of scientists responsible for the design and execution of early development trials to evaluate the safety and determine the mechanism of action of new molecular entities for the treatment of patients with immunological disorders. Dr. Bajpayee is a professor of bioengineering at Northeastern University. Her lab is focused on nanomedicine and bioelectrics designed for delivery of small-molecule drugs, antibodies, and genetic materials to tissue. Dr. Chan is the Senior Director of Process Sciences and Innovations at bluebird bio. She drives initiatives for implementing new manufacturing processes in gene-modified stem and progenitor cell therapy. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-journey-starts-now) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/the-journey-starts-now#comments-listing) Topics: [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [Passion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/passion) ## [Senior Leader Interview: Kristine McKinney](https://info.westorg.org/blog/senior-leader-interview-kristine-mckinney) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Dec 6, 2022 1:39:28 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Senior%20Leader%20Interview.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/senior-leader-interview-kristine-mckinney) Kristine has lived all over the country, but after spending time at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute she has decided to continue to call the Greater Boston Area her home. She has spent most of her career studying cancer and working to provide solutions to cancer patients around the world. She came to WEST initially in 2014 for a Career Possibilities Panel focusing on R&D careers. After loving her first experience with WEST, Kristine continued to stay involved and has helped develop events, served as an Advisory Board member and in 2022 joined the Board and the mentoring committee.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/senior-leader-interview-kristine-mckinney) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/senior-leader-interview-kristine-mckinney#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Mentoring](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mentoring), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [#MemberSpotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/memberspotlight), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [PhD](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/phd), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [STEM Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-leadership), [Conversations](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/conversations) ## [2022 WEST Holiday Gift Guide](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-west-holiday-gift-guide) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Nov 23, 2022 2:25:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Gift%20Guide%20Social%20Graphic%202x1%20(2)-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-west-holiday-gift-guide) It's that time of year again! The time of year where the list of people to shop for is much longer than the list of ideas for what to buy for each person. Gift giving can be a truly rewarding experience, but what to buy can be a truly exhausting one. This year, the WEST leadership team is here to help take the stress out of holiday shopping and simply add to the rewarding experience of gift-giving.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-west-holiday-gift-guide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-west-holiday-gift-guide#comments-listing) Topics: [Giving Tuesday](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-tuesday), [Donation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/donation), [Announcements](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/announcements), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Holiday](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/holiday), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Women in Business](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-business), [Experience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/experience), [Gifts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gifts) ## [How to Grow a Legal Career Path in the STEM Industry](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-grow-a-legal-career-paths-in-the-stem-industry) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 14, 2022 3:45:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/people-1979261_1280.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-grow-a-legal-career-paths-in-the-stem-industry) WEST is excited to continue its Career Possibilities & Speed Networking series with it’s upcoming event focusing on legal career paths. While legal opportunities aren’t the obvious STEM route, there are so many opportunities to grow a very successful legal career with a STEM background. The panelists for this event are prime examples of following a passion for both legal work and the advancing of science and technology in our world.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-grow-a-legal-career-paths-in-the-stem-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/how-to-grow-a-legal-career-paths-in-the-stem-industry#comments-listing) Topics: [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Career Possibilities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-possibilities), [Speed Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/speed-networking), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [goals](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/goals) ## [2022-2023 Annual Theme Announcement](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Oct 12, 2022 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20ian-schneider-TamMbr4okv4-unsplash.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement) While we hoped that the COVID-19 Pandemic would come to a full close before the start of 2022, it has lingered on. The effects of this continue to impact how we work, where we work, the world we work and live in, our personal lives and relationships, and so much more. In addition to this, we have seen history come crashing down in Ukraine as the people of Ukraine have had to flee, some even separating from their families to offer the best protection they can for their children.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2022-2023-annual-theme-announcement#comments-listing) Topics: [Announcements](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/announcements), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Global](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/global), [Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/culture), [Annual Theme](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/annual-theme), [Professional](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/professional), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Collaboration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/collaboration), [Confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/confidence), [Polarities](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/polarities), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Empowerment](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empowerment), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Organizational Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/organizational-culture), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Female Representation STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/female-representation-stem), [Strong Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-women), [Strong World](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strong-world) [Previous](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community/page/2) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community/page/4) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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