--- title: WEST Wisdom | Connect (2) description: Connect | (2) --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [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) ## [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) ## [Holiday Cocktail Party and Annual Survey](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2019-annual-party-survey) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Dec 10, 2019 2:07:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2019-12-12%20Blog.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2019-annual-party-survey) WEST and Cooley invite you to our [Holiday Cocktail Party](https://www.westorg.org/2019-12-12-boston-networking-holiday-party) on 12/12 for an evening of networking and festive food and drinks. Please join us to celebrate the holidays, connect with members, exchange ideas, learn about job openings and more. This event is free for members thanks to Cooley’s generous sponsorship. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2019-annual-party-survey) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2019-annual-party-survey#comments-listing) Topics: [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [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), [Holiday Party](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/holiday-party), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave) ## [Senior Leader Interview with Shelia Violette](https://info.westorg.org/blog/shelia-violette) Posted by [WEST Volunteer](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-volunteer) on Aug 13, 2019 3:13:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202019-08-13%2015.10.51.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/shelia-violette) Shelia Violette, Ph.D. recently completed her a board member term with the WEST organization and kindly put aside some time to offer some insights into her experience within the Biotech community. Violette is the Chief Scientific Officer at Admirx, a newly formed pre-clinical stage company which aims to fight serious auto-immune and inflammatory diseases. As CSO, she is responsible for overseeing scientific strategy. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/shelia-violette) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/shelia-violette#comments-listing) Topics: [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [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), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Sponsor](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/sponsor), [Advice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advice), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave) ## [Lessons Learned from April-June 2019 WEST Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/past-events-2019-q2) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Jun 28, 2019 8:34:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2019-06-20%20PhotoGrid.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/past-events-2019-q2) Learn more about past events listed below 5/15: Finding your Voice Among all the Chatter 6/12: How to Inspire, Advocate and Grow During Change 6/20: Building Your Company Culture and Developing Your People [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/past-events-2019-q2) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/past-events-2019-q2#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Best Practices](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/best-practices), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Boston](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/boston), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [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), [Innovation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/innovation), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Discussion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discussion), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Lessons Learned](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/lessons-learned), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/management), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Change Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change-management), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Organizational Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/organizational-culture), [Corporate Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/corporate-culture) ## [Get to know WESTorg's Board of Directors through their summer reads](https://info.westorg.org/blog/board-reads) Posted by [Diana Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-anderson) on May 14, 2019 3:24:30 PM - 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How to speak your voice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/speak-your-voice) Posted by [Diana Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-anderson) on May 6, 2019 8:08:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2019-05-15%20Blog%20Pic.jpeg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/speak-your-voice) ## Rewire your mind by reprogramming your body ## **Neuroscience has proven that learning is not just a mental process. We use our whole body to learn.** **Our cerebral activities have physiological counterpoints.** Our posture, energy and stamina reflect our mental states. It’s no coincidence that the nervous system, manager of our unconscious bodily functions like breath and digestion, offers the greatest insight on our conscious thoughts and mental status.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/speak-your-voice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/speak-your-voice#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [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), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Voice](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/voice) [Previous](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect/page/1) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect/page/3) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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