--- title: WEST Wisdom | Giving description: Giving | --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [WEST Leadership's Winter Traditions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/west-leaderships-winter-traditions) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Dec 12, 2023 12:20:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/WEST%20Winter%20Traditions%20Cover%20Image.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/west-leaderships-winter-traditions) > This time of year many of us are celebrating a diverse range of traditions, with common themes of joy, community, and generosity. Whether your family celebrates one holiday or many, whether you have a single tradition or many, there is a little something to fill each and every one of us with joy during this time.  > >   > > WEST Leadership has put together a few of the traditions that hold a special place in their hearts at this time of year. We hope you have the opportunity to celebrate your own traditions and take some time to reflect, relax and recharge as the year comes to a close. > We look forward to seeing you in the new year as we kick of our 2024 programming. Click [here](https://www.westorg.org/upcoming-events) to learn more and register! > >   > > > >   > > > >   > > > >   > > > > > > > >   [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/west-leaderships-winter-traditions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/west-leaderships-winter-traditions#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Boston](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/boston), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Holiday](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/holiday), [STEM Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem-women), [Traditions](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/traditions) ## [20 Years, 20 Stories Total](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Nov 2, 2020 12:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020%20Stories%20-%20Anna%20Li.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories) Celebrating WEST's 20th Anniversary with 20 stories of impact. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/20-years-20-stories#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [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 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) ## [COVID-19 Fundraiser and Resources](https://info.westorg.org/blog/covid19fundraiser) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Apr 16, 2020 4:04:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020-04-22%20Image.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/covid19fundraiser) As COVID-19 continues to spread in Massachusetts and the Country, we are reminded of how interconnected we are. These are challenging times for us all, and WEST hopes to play a small role to help those in need! WEST is pleased to organize a ***special virtual panel discussion*** with WEST Board and Advisory Board members. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the [Life Sciences Cares COVID-19 Response Fund](http://lifesciencecares.org/get-involved/covid-response/) providing flexible grants to organizations working to meet the emerging and shifting needs caused by this unprecedented outbreak. Panelists will share inspiration, challenges, advice, and ways their companies are addressing issues with COVID-19. Join us to ask questions and share your experiences working remotely. Learn more and register at [https://www.westorg.org/2020-04-22-virtual-covid19-fundraiser](https://www.westorg.org/2020-04-22-virtual-covid19-fundraiser). [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/covid19fundraiser) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/covid19fundraiser#comments-listing) Topics: [Donation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/donation), [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar) ## [2020 WEST Making a Difference Award Nominations](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020nominations) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Jan 23, 2020 1:14:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020-04-02%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020nominations) On April 2, 2020, WEST will honor those who exemplify the mission of WEST. The two key award categories this year will be Making a Difference in the Community (e.g. running non-profit, helping in a soup kitchen, volunteering with animals) and Making a Difference for Women (e.g. supporting women's causes, mentoring, championing diversity). Do you know someone who is making a difference in one of these categories? If so, please nominate them [here](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020WESTAwards) by 2/6/2020. Nominations are open to the WEST community including members and the larger community of supporters, friends, and allies. Awardees will be announced mid-February.    [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020nominations) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020nominations#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Nominate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/nominate), [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), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Inspire](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspire), [Making a Difference](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/making-a-difference), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity) ## [Last Week to Nominate Someone for a WEST Giving Back Award](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-gba-nom) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Nov 27, 2017 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2016%20GBA%20PhotoGrid.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-gba-nom) January 25th is WEST's 10th Annual Giving Back Awards honoring role models who balance job and personal responsibilities while making a difference in their community. Do you know someone providing direct service to the community, giving outside of the core responsibilities of his or her job, who has a day job in science or technology, and is willing to have his or her story printed in the event program? Nominate him or her during the month of November at [http://](http://bit.ly/2zhweRa) [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/2zhweRa) [/2zhweRa](http://bit.ly/2zhweRa). [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-gba-nom) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-gba-nom#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Nominate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/nominate), [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), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [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), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [Making a Difference](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/making-a-difference), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models) ## [Nominate Someone Deserving of a Giving Back Award Today](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-gba-nominations) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Nov 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2016%20GBA%20PhotoGrid.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-gba-nominations) January 25th is WEST's 10th Annual Giving Back Awards honoring role models who balance job and personal responsibilities while making a difference in their community. Do you know someone providing direct service to the community, giving outside of the core responsibilities of his or her job, who has a day job in science or technology, and is willing to have his or her story printed in the event program? Nominate him or her during the month of November at [http://](http://bit.ly/2zhweRa) [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/2zhweRa) [/2zhweRa](http://bit.ly/2zhweRa). [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-gba-nominations) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-gba-nominations#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Nominate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/nominate), [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), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [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), [Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/balance), [Making a Difference](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/making-a-difference), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models) ## [WEST’s Women in Science and Technology Awards Event was SOLD OUT!](https://info.westorg.org/blog/gb-awards) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Jan 31, 2017 11:37:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/WEST-Giving%20Back%20Award%202017-121_web.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/gb-awards) Last week, more than 130 men and women gathered in Cambridge to recognize the honorees in **WEST’s Annual “Giving Back Awards”** ceremony. EACH YEAR for the past 9 years, WEST has brought the biotech and tech community together to honor incredible women from the science, technology and engineering fields who go above and beyond and selflessly give back to society. This year, in addition to recognizing women, WEST added a new accolade designed to recognize men who have demonstrated commitment to supporting and advancing talented women in STEM careers. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/gb-awards) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/gb-awards#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Inspire](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspire) ## [WEST's 9th Annual Giving Back Awards and Silent Auction](https://info.westorg.org/blog/9th-giving-back-awards) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Jan 17, 2017 10:10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2016-GBA.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/9th-giving-back-awards) Join **WEST** for an enchanting evening of celebration in Cambridge on Wednesday January 25th at our *“Giving Back Awards”* event where we will be recognizing remarkable individuals who contribute to the greater good.   [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/9th-giving-back-awards) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/9th-giving-back-awards#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [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), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Inspire](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspire) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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