A capacity crowd of students, guidance counselors and parents attended the 5^th Annual Business Education and Career Summit at the Rutgers Business School, Newark. (RBS) Organized in cooperation with RBS, the Garden State Woman Education Foundation invited successful women in business to share their professional and personal experiences.

Keti Mehta, PCC – Chief Strategy Officer & Senior Vice President of co-sponsor Hub International Group Northeast,Inc – spoke on the topic: The Art of the Pivot.

Christine A. Cox, LUTCF – Vice President of co-sponsor International Planning Alliance, LLC. – spoke on the topic: The Entrepreneurial Female: Networking Your Way From Pre K To Today.

Judy Chapman, Founder of GSWEF, welcomed the group and introduced Emily Killion, Senior Account Supervisor, Edelman, NYC who served as Facilitator for two separate panels comprised of women in business. Carla Carter of Cornell Insurance Services; Stela Lupushor, co-founder of Frame.Work, Inc and Bims Daniells of United Health Group all shared professional and personal career experiences.

A Unique Business & Leadership Summit Event for NJ High School Young Women

Learn About a Business  Education & Career

February 24, 2018 Agenda – 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

Rutgers University Business School, Newark Campus

As the Zumba music filled the parking lot, teenage girls from the Paterson area gathered for the Second Annual Leadership and Success Summit sponsored by Garden State Woman Education Foundation (GSWEF) and Oasis, a resource for women and children in Paterson.  The all-day event was held on Saturday, September 10 at the Oasis facility in Paterson.
Welcomed by GSWEF Founder, Judy Chapman, the opening Keynote was delivered by Assembly Woman Shavonda Sumter (photo) who represents the 35th Legislative District, Assembly Majority Conference Leader. Growing up in the area, she was able to share her story of success with the audience.

State Senator Nellie Pou (D-35 ) was a keynote speaker at THE 1^ST ANNUAL TEEN GIRLS LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS SUMMIT held recently at Oasis in Paterson NJ. Photographed (l) with Jen Brady, Executive Director of Oasis and Judy Chapman, Founder of Garden State Woman Education Foundation and co-sponsor of the event, Senator Pou addressed the seventy young woman who had arrived at 8 am on a beautiful Saturday morning. She explained how she was making a difference for her constituents and that one person can be a difference maker.

Kaity Rodriguez, MSW, Founder and Executive Director of The Role Model Group and former Miss New Jersey USA, delivered an impactful message about the importance of perseverance. Thru a vivid example, she demonstrated that no matter how often they might get pushed down, they still had value.

The luncheon speaker was Beverly Williams, an Employment and Labor Law Attorney, Lecturer and Author of “Get the Job Done”. She shared tips on career readiness topics such as networking, personal branding and personal appearance.

We are proud that our Garden State Woman Education Foundation (GSWEF) and Oasis, a haven for women and children in Paterson, have been developing a solid working relationship and friendship.

Executive Director Jen Brady recently noted to GSWEF Founder Judy Chapman (photographed in front of the Oasis Food Kitchen) “we are looking forward to great things ahead with you by our sides.”

Oasis is dedicated to feeding and clothing needy women and children and to offering them educational resources and skills to obtain meaningful employment and to break the cycle of poverty. Oasis offers these services in a safe, compassionate, nurturing environment. Oasis is committed to fostering healthy family relationships and seeks to preserve the dignity of people and their cultures.

On Saturday, February 7th, The Garden State Woman Education Foundation held its 2nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit for New Jersey High School Girls. The evaluations don't lie, it was a huge success! We can't wait to do it again next year! Thank you to our sponsors KPMG and PNC, everyone from the Rutgers Business School, all our panel speakers, and of course our participants!

Over 100 young women registered from 35 high schools, plus some came with their counselors or parents. Their evaluations show that this was an invaluable experience and they learned a lot. For example, we asked, "What was the best part of the program for you?" Here are some of the responses:

• "When all the women were telling stories about what they do. I was interested in all of them."
• "The Future Women Leaders panel showing that if you want something you have to fight for it. They also taught us that risks are a big part of growing up."
• "Meeting so many new people and expanding my knowledge on a topic I did not know about."
• The Panel of Entrepreneurial Women and Future Women Leaders. I found what they said to be very important to me and my life."
• "Learning I can make opportunities for myself and to push myself out of my comfort zone." 
• "The Woman Leaders Panel. It was very inspirational to hear how women who started out as ordinary students with obstacles and challenges like me were able to overcome them and find their own path for success."
• "Connecting and networking with other girls at the event during lunch and the ice breaker session."
• "The enthusiasm and diversity of each of the speakers and that everyone had different formuals for success.

Donna Wilk Cardillo's keynote address and the fast-paced panels were organized to have women at various stages of their careers and educations share their experiences and guidance with the high school attendees. The panels included:

• Three "C" level women leaders with KPMG, PNC Wealth Management and Mars International: Katie Dahler, Theresa deLeon and Isobel Wayrick.
• Three women entrepreneurs experienced in starting and developing new ventures: Aiko Thurlow, Sarah Neill and Diana Bald.
• Four young women, three currently seniors in college and one in grad school: Dana Drahos, Rohini Putcha, Natasha Pojedinec, and Cherae Boyce.

In the middle of the program there was a 40 minute break-out session in which teams of high school young women participated in a business quiz game led by students from the Rutgers Business School.

The program ended with a discussion of Rutgers as a possible university for attendees to consider, as well as a discussion of picking the right college for you in general.

February 7, 2015--Rutgers Business School, Newark, NJ  9am-2:45pm.

The program encourages New Jersey high school girls to consider pursuing a business education and career. All presenters are sharing their educational and business career experiences and guidance. Ask questions. Learn from them. Meet them.

MORNING

Newark, NJ—The Garden State Woman Education Foundation invites young high school women interested in an education or career in business to our 2^nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7^th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. Registration is free—simply RSVP here .

Co-sponsored by KPMG and PNC Bank, the Summit provides an opportunity for more than 20 successful women business leaders to share their experience and guidance while encouraging high school girls to consider pursuing a business oriented education and career. The 1^st Annual Summit held on May 2, 2014 attracted 150 attendees from 28 high schools throughout the state.

Donna Cardillo, RN and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience will provide opening remarks. Otherwise known as the Inspiration Nurse, Cardillo is passionate about empowering women and all healthcare professionals. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com, a successful author, and twice named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey.

Katie Dahler, Principal in KPMG's People & Change Management Advisory practice, will be one of our talented panelists. Katie is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in business, serving as the NJ Co-Leader of KPMG’s Network of Women, was named the 2012 Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s “Rising Star”, and is a member of POWER: Opening Doors for Women.

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation was founded in 2007 to inspire and educate New Jersey businesswomen through educational networking events, and to provide scholarships and mentoring to exceptional NJ high school girls who will be attending a four-year New Jersey college.

Newark, NJ—The Garden State Woman Education Foundation invites young high school women interested in an education or career in business to our 2nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. Registration is free—simply RSVP here. Also, don't forget to "like" our Facebook page for all the latest updates!

Co-sponsored by KPMG and PNC Bank, the Summit provides an opportunity for more than 20 successful women business leaders to share their experience and guidance while encouraging high school girls to consider pursuing a business oriented education and career. The 1st Annual Summit held on May 2, 2014 attracted 150 attendees from 28 high schools throughout the state.

Donna Cardillo, RN and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience will provide opening remarks. Otherwise known as the Inspiration Nurse, Cardillo is passionate about empowering women and all healthcare professionals. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com, a successful author, and twice named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey.

Katie Dahler, Principal in KPMG's People & Change Management Advisory practice, will be one of our talented panelists. Katie is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in business, serving as the NJ Co-Leader of KPMG’s Network of Women, was named the 2012 Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s “Rising Star”, and is a member of POWER: Opening Doors for Women.

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation was founded in 2007 to inspire and educate New Jersey businesswomen through educational networking events, and to provide scholarships and mentoring to exceptional NJ high school girls who will be attending a four-year New Jersey college.

Newark, NJ—The Garden State Woman Education Foundation invites young high school women interested in an education or career in business to our 2^nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7^th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. Registration is free—simply RSVP here .

Co-sponsored by KPMG and PNC Bank, the Summit provides an opportunity for more than 20 successful women business leaders to share their experience and guidance while encouraging high school girls to consider pursuing a business oriented education and career. The 1^st Annual Summit held on May 2, 2014 attracted 150 attendees from 28 high schools throughout the state.

Donna Cardillo, RN and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience will provide opening remarks. Otherwise known as the Inspiration Nurse, Cardillo is passionate about empowering women and all healthcare professionals. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com, a successful author, and twice named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey.

Katie Dahler, Principal in KPMG's People & Change Management Advisory practice, will be one of our talented panelists. Katie is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in business, serving as the NJ Co-Leader of KPMG’s Network of Women, was named the 2012 Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s “Rising Star”, and is a member of POWER: Opening Doors for Women.

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation was founded in 2007 to inspire and educate New Jersey businesswomen through educational networking events, and to provide scholarships and mentoring to exceptional NJ high school girls who will be attending a four-year New Jersey college.

Newark, NJ—The Garden State Woman Education Foundation invites young high school women interested in an education or career in business to our 2^nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7^th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. Registration is free—simply RSVP here .

Co-sponsored by KPMG and PNC Bank, the Summit provides an opportunity for more than 20 successful women business leaders to share their experience and guidance while encouraging high school girls to consider pursuing a business oriented education and career. The 1^st Annual Summit held on May 2, 2014 attracted 150 attendees from 28 high schools throughout the state.

Donna Cardillo, RN and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience will provide opening remarks. Otherwise known as the Inspiration Nurse, Cardillo is passionate about empowering women and all healthcare professionals. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com, a successful author, and twice named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey.

Katie Dahler, Principal in KPMG's People & Change Management Advisory practice, will be one of our talented panelists. Katie is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in business, serving as the NJ Co-Leader of KPMG’s Network of Women, was named the 2012 Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s “Rising Star”, and is a member of POWER: Opening Doors for Women.

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation was founded in 2007 to inspire and educate New Jersey businesswomen through educational networking events, and to provide scholarships and mentoring to exceptional NJ high school girls who will be attending a four-year New Jersey college.

Newark, NJ—The Garden State Woman Education Foundation invites young high school women interested in an education or career in business to our 2^nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7^th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. Registration is free—simply RSVP here .

Co-sponsored by KPMG and PNC Bank, the Summit provides an opportunity for more than 20 successful women business leaders to share their experience and guidance while encouraging high school girls to consider pursuing a business oriented education and career. The 1^st Annual Summit held on May 2, 2014 attracted 150 attendees from 28 high schools throughout the state.

Donna Cardillo, RN and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience will provide opening remarks. Otherwise known as the Inspiration Nurse, Cardillo is passionate about empowering women and all healthcare professionals. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com, a successful author, and twice named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey.

Katie Dahler, Principal in KPMG's People & Change Management Advisory practice, will be one of our talented panelists. Katie is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in business, serving as the NJ Co-Leader of KPMG’s Network of Women, was named the 2012 Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s “Rising Star”, and is a member of POWER: Opening Doors for Women.

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation was founded in 2007 to inspire and educate New Jersey businesswomen through educational networking events, and to provide scholarships and mentoring to exceptional NJ high school girls who will be attending a four-year New Jersey college.

Newark, NJ—The Garden State Woman Education Foundation invites young high school women interested in an education or career in business to our 2^nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7^th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. Registration is free—simply RSVP here .

Co-sponsored by KPMG and PNC Bank, the Summit provides an opportunity for more than 20 successful women business leaders to share their experience and guidance while encouraging high school girls to consider pursuing a business oriented education and career. The 1^st Annual Summit held on May 2, 2014 attracted 150 attendees from 28 high schools throughout the state.

Donna Cardillo, RN and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience will provide opening remarks. Otherwise known as the Inspiration Nurse, Cardillo is passionate about empowering women and all healthcare professionals. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com, a successful author, and twice named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey.

Katie Dahler, Principal in KPMG's People & Change Management Advisory practice, will be one of our talented panelists. Katie is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in business, serving as the NJ Co-Leader of KPMG’s Network of Women, was named the 2012 Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s “Rising Star”, and is a member of POWER: Opening Doors for Women.

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation was founded in 2007 to inspire and educate New Jersey businesswomen through educational networking events, and to provide scholarships and mentoring to exceptional NJ high school girls who will be attending a four-year New Jersey college.

Newark, NJ—The Garden State Woman Education Foundation invites young high school women interested in an education or career in business to our 2^nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7^th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. Registration is free—simply RSVP here .

Co-sponsored by KPMG and PNC Bank, the Summit provides an opportunity for more than 20 successful women business leaders to share their experience and guidance while encouraging high school girls to consider pursuing a business oriented education and career. The 1^st Annual Summit held on May 2, 2014 attracted 150 attendees from 28 high schools throughout the state.

Donna Cardillo, RN and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience will provide opening remarks. Otherwise known as the Inspiration Nurse, Cardillo is passionate about empowering women and all healthcare professionals. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com, a successful author, and twice named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey.

Katie Dahler, Principal in KPMG's People & Change Management Advisory practice, will be one of our talented panelists. Katie is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in business, serving as the NJ Co-Leader of KPMG’s Network of Women, was named the 2012 Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s “Rising Star”, and is a member of POWER: Opening Doors for Women.

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation was founded in 2007 to inspire and educate New Jersey businesswomen through educational networking events, and to provide scholarships and mentoring to exceptional NJ high school girls who will be attending a four-year New Jersey college.

Newark, NJ—The Garden State Woman Education Foundation invites young high school women interested in an education or career in business to our 2^nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7^th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. Registration is free—simply RSVP here .

Co-sponsored by KPMG and PNC Bank, the Summit provides an opportunity for more than 20 successful women business leaders to share their experience and guidance while encouraging high school girls to consider pursuing a business oriented education and career. The 1^st Annual Summit held on May 2, 2014 attracted 150 attendees from 28 high schools throughout the state.

Donna Cardillo, RN and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience will provide opening remarks. Otherwise known as the Inspiration Nurse, Cardillo is passionate about empowering women and all healthcare professionals. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com, a successful author, and twice named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey.

Katie Dahler, Principal in KPMG's People & Change Management Advisory practice, will be one of our talented panelists. Katie is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in business, serving as the NJ Co-Leader of KPMG’s Network of Women, was named the 2012 Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s “Rising Star”, and is a member of POWER: Opening Doors for Women.

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation was founded in 2007 to inspire and educate New Jersey businesswomen through educational networking events, and to provide scholarships and mentoring to exceptional NJ high school girls who will be attending a four-year New Jersey college.

Newark, NJ—The Garden State Woman Education Foundation invites young high school women interested in an education or career in business to our 2^nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 7^th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. Registration is free—simply RSVP here .

Co-sponsored by KPMG and PNC Bank, the Summit provides an opportunity for more than 20 successful women business leaders to share their experience and guidance while encouraging high school girls to consider pursuing a business oriented education and career. The 1^st Annual Summit held on May 2, 2014 attracted 150 attendees from 28 high schools throughout the state.

Donna Cardillo, RN and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and business experience will provide opening remarks. Otherwise known as the Inspiration Nurse, Cardillo is passionate about empowering women and all healthcare professionals. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com, a successful author, and twice named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey.

Katie Dahler, Principal in KPMG's People & Change Management Advisory practice, will be one of our talented panelists. Katie is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in business, serving as the NJ Co-Leader of KPMG’s Network of Women, was named the 2012 Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s “Rising Star”, and is a member of POWER: Opening Doors for Women.

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation was founded in 2007 to inspire and educate New Jersey businesswomen through educational networking events, and to provide scholarships and mentoring to exceptional NJ high school girls who will be attending a four-year New Jersey college.

On February 7, 2015 our 2nd Annual Business & Leadership Summit for high school girls will again be held in Newark at the Rutgers Business School.

KPMG  and  PNC Bank are corporate co-sponsors of the Summit and will have panel participants from their organizations sharing their business career experiences and guidance for young women with our high school attendees.

Sample feedback from the 1st Annual Summit:

"It was very eye opening and it really showed how pivotal planning for my future is."

          100% will recommend future similar programs to their high school classmates and leaders

The Garden State Woman Education Foundation and
Rutgers University Business School (Newark campus) are partnering to put on a really important interactive, pre-college learning event on May 3rd to provide key information to high school women students about the opportunities in pursuing a business education and career.

Admissions is on a FREE first come basis and registrations required in advance.

One of the key points to be made on the 3rd is that almost any kind of career has an important business component to it. We will drive home the message home by including over 22 women from diverse career paths sharing their experiences.

Sponsors

This first of its kind special learning experience is being sponsored by the leading national accounting firm of Rothstein Kass and Morristown-based leading matrimonial law firm of Townsend Tomaio and Newmark. Principals Miri Foster from Rothstein Kass and Laurie Newmark with TTN will be talking about careers in their professions.

The Award

A $1500 (or more) scholarship will be awarded for the school year beginning September 2015 to one or more outstanding women, graduating from a public or private high school in New Jersey in 2015. The scholarship funding will be deposited directly into a student's account at the selected university. Equal deposits will be made at the beginning of each semester during the 2015/2016 college year assuming satisfactory completion of the previous semester. It is possible that the recipient will be eligible for continuing scholarship support from our Foundation, of equal or greater amount, for subsequent years attending the same or another four-year New Jersey university or college

Eligability

• Any high school girl graduating from a public or private New Jersey high school in 2015, and;
• Accepted into and attending a 4 year New Jersey college or university and pursuing either an undergraduate business, accounting or STEM degree beginning September 2015.
• Graduating with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Those with a higher GPA will be preferred.
• With satisfactory SAT scores – ranking in the top 50% will be preferred.
• Accepted to and attending a New Jersey four-year college or university beginning in the Fall of 2015.
• With obvious demonstrated financial need.
• With a strong record of high school and/or community leadership and involvement.
• Interested and motivated to be mentored by a successful New Jersey woman beginning in the Fall of 2015.
• Highly interested in working as a paid intern during the summer of 2016 with a company to be determined and of interest to the applicant.
• Agreeing to write at least one article for Garden State Woman Magazine about her educational experiences during her freshman year at college.
• Agreeing to call Judy Chapman, head of the Foundation, to discuss progress at college and other possible ways for the foundation to be helpful. Calls will be expected at least twice during each semester, i.e. October 2015, December 2015, February 2016 and April 2016. Providing an official copy of the college report card at the end of each college semester. This is mandatory for continuing scholarship assistance.

The Application Process

• Complete the Garden State Woman Education Foundation application, which will include an essay up to 700 words explaining why the applicant is a strong candidate for this scholarship.
• Submit three letters of recommendation (none from the family), including one from the high school guidance counselor, one from a senior class high school teacher and one other. Submit transcript of grades for four years of high school. Submit SAT scores.
• Submit list of New Jersey colleges and universities being applied to and where accepted. Indicate the college of choice.
• Applicants will be interviewed during May 2015.
• The Garden State Woman Scholar will be notified by June 2015.

Scholarship Funding

• The total amount of the 2015/2016 scholarship is expected to be $1500 and will be awarded to successful applicants via direct deposit into the student's university account at the beginning of each semester over the 2015/2016 school year, so long as the recipient maintains a GPA in the college or university of 3.0 or higher and completes each semester successfully. Payments will be made directly to the school on behalf of the scholarship recipient.

Deadline

Scholarship applications are accepted starting January 15th, 2015 and must be post marked or faxed no later than May 1, 2015 and sent to:

GardenState Woman Education Foundation

c/o Judy Chapman, Founder

Box 709 – 210 Parker Road

Meet our current Scholars who are benefiting from our Education Foundation. Check back for updates on their progress.