dcecowomen
- Jul 8, 2016
- 3 min
Championing Diversity in Ocean Policy
by Robin Garcia Last year, I wrote about the low representation of women during Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW), a three-day conference hosted by the National Marine Sanctuaries Foundation (NMSF) where hundreds of people from government, nonprofits, the business sector, and Capitol Hill come together to discuss marine and aquatic policy issues. Last month, I was back at CHOW to hear about the latest policy issues, to network, and yes – to see if there were more women highlight
dcecowomen
- Oct 9, 2015
- 3 min
Taking a Leap Towards Your New Career
By Robin Garcia If you are anything like me, the concept of changing career paths feels truly daunting. Where do you even begin? How can you compete with other job applicants that have more traditional backgrounds? The good news is that in the current career atmosphere, where few people remain in one position or company for long, it is more common for job applicants to own colorful resumes. It can even be viewed as an advantage by employers. The trick is to market yourself fo
dcecowomen
- Jul 3, 2015
- 4 min
Capitol Hill Ocean Week Needs to be a Champion for Women
By Robin Garcia Last month I attended Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) – a three-day conference hosted by the National Marine Sanctuaries Foundation (NMSF) where hundreds of people from various levels of government, nonprofits, the business sector, and Capitol Hill come together to discuss marine and aquatic policy issues. NMSF also holds an annual Ocean Awards Gala in conjunction with CHOW to recognize leaders with a commitment to a healthy ocean. With my background in marine
dcecowomen
- Jun 4, 2015
- 2 min
Reflections with a DC EcoWomen Leader
By Robin Garcia DC EcoWomen’s president, Christina Sorrento, is leaving the executive board after nearly a decade of service to the organization and to women in the DC environmental field. A land use attorney in Maryland, Christina has been an integral part of DC EcoWomen’s growth, helping mold it into the wonderful and strong organization that it is today. I met with Christina recently to discuss what her involvement has meant to her. At the time, I wasn’t working in the env
dcecowomen
- May 7, 2015
- 3 min
Start a Business for the Win, Part 2: A Beautiful Mixed Bag
By Eva Jannotta This year I started Simply Put Strategies. I’m a few months in, and learning like there’s no tomorrow. Turns out it’s not all rainbows and butterflies, but it’s still pretty awesome. Should I work for free? – There are other ways to work. There are also other ways to work besides for money or nothing. I started my organizing business by working pro-bono in exchange for testimonials for my website and before and after pictures. I also barter: a graphic designer
dcecowomen
- Feb 15, 2014
- 4 min
EcoWomen Networking Tips, Tried And True
DC EcoWomen Board’s Best Practices To Take To Your Next Happy Hour Last year, DC EcoWomen gave you ten great networking tips to bring to our EcoWomen happy hour. Since then, members of the Board have been through countless networking happy hours and events, testing out the networking tricks for themselves. We’ve introduced ourselves to prominent ladies, tested out our elevator speeches, received endless business cards — and in the meantime, we’ve met a lot of great women and
dcecowomen
- Feb 3, 2014
- 3 min
Make The Most Of Your Interview By Following These 12 Steps
How to Shine: Interviewing Skills To Help You Earn That Dream Job Alexandra Gilliland Last summer when my company was hiring a new junior employee, my manager came to me and asked whether I would be willing to conduct my own interview with each candidate. Not only was I extremely flattered, but also, excited for the opportunity. Being on the other side of the interview, I learned a lot about what can make an interview great. So without further adieu, here are some helpful hin
dcecowomen
- Jul 22, 2013
- 2 min
DC Net Impact: Bringing People Together at Happy Hour
By DC Net Impact President Mikael Baker DC Net Impact is extremely excited to partner with DC EcoWomen to co-host a networking happy hour on July 23 at Irish Whiskey in Dupont Circle. This will be a great opportunity for DC EcoWomen members to learn about DC Net Impact, for DC Net Impact members to learn about DC EcoWomen, and for members of both organizations to expand their professional networks. Though there is some overlap between members of both organizations, this will
dcecowomen
- May 27, 2013
- 2 min
The Power of Leadership and Connection: Lessons from the Conference
You can be a leader. You already are a leader. Dr. Spence said that in her experience, women only want to bring other women up. We all face certain barriers, but we have a network of support to overcome them. This network is of utmost importance, especially in a city like Washington D.C. The network can include mentors, sponsors, and even just acquaintances from networking happy hours. Betty’s words coordinated well with the final event of the day: a networking workshop wit
dcecowomen
- May 6, 2013
- 4 min
DC EcoWomen Success Story: Jamie Carson
This post was written by DC EcoWomen blogger Dawn Bickett Welcome to the second installment of DC EcoWomen Success Stories! This month’s success story spotlights Jamie Carson — Founder & Director of C.C. Global, a small business that specializes in environment, resilience & sustainability communications. C.C. Global has most recently launched Envirorun — a running and networking opportunity for the environmental community in Washington, D.C., and other city chapters will be l
dcecowomen
- Apr 29, 2013
- 3 min
10 Networking Tips for the DC EcoWomen Happy Hour
I have a secret to spill. Sometimes (ok, a lot of the time), I love spending my free time by myself. I will explore the city on my bike, read a book next to the river, or sit in a cafe for hours with only a pen and paper for company. You may have guessed it: I am an introvert. There’s been somewhat of an introvert ‘revolution’ in our country – probably the most quiet and peaceful revolution of our time. Scientists are realizing just how many people identify themselves as intr