The initiative partners with local, national, and global community partners, organizations, and government agencies for students to gain experience, develop community-based projects and network with professionals in the field. Furthermore, using an engagement continuum, students can assess their strengths and areas of growth to determine what skills they have and what skills they want to grow to help them begin the process of community engagement.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster advocacy and leadership skills through training, funding, networking, and mentorship focused on gender equity.
What We Do
We expand opportunities for students to connect with professionals in the gender equity field and to learn critical skills through a wide range of opportunities including:
Opportunities
Recent Events
On-Campus Partners
Community Partners
- BeckHook Pride Strives to support the LGBTQIA+ community members of Rhinebeck, Red Hook, and beyond with activities and programs that promote visibility, equity, and advocacy.
- Center for the Women of New York CWNY works to ensure that every woman in the state of New York can thrive. They offer classes, support groups, and workshops to support women’s empowerment and independence, and advocate for gender equality by forging partnerships, participating in women’s marches, and organizing symposia. CWNY helps women in crisis through referrals to social services.
- Dutchess County Family Services Highlights services for low-income individuals, children, adults, and families.
- Dutchess County Pride Offers a wide array of programs for youth and adults in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as a variety of resources.
- Working for Women Enables businesses to be a force for social good and elevate women in the workforce.