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SUMMARY:Thriving after Divorce and Separation
DESCRIPTION:The divorce and separation is done….now what? How do you navigate with friends\, family\, holidays and life? How do you reclaim your story and reconnect with your identity? Every life change promotes resilience and confidence with each challenge. \nLearn how to find meaning in a new life chapter by visualizing the future and developing self-care goals. \nAbout the Presenters: \nJulia Decker is a therapist-intern at The Women’s Center where she provides counseling to couples and individuals. She will receive her Masters of Social Work from George Mason University in Spring ‘26. Previous to working at The Women’s Center\, Julia interned at the VHC Health where she led and co-led behavioral health intensive outpatient groups and provided individual mental health counseling. Julia is a trained yoga teacher and has a background in drama. \nSnehal Srivastava is a therapist-intern at The Women’s Center where she provides counseling and career services to individuals. She will receive her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Washington University in Spring ‘26. Before the Women’s Center Snehal worked at A Mission for Michael as a psychiatric technician for patients with addiction and acute mental health disorders. Snehal is an avid reader and enjoys running and nature in her free time.
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/thriving-after-divorce-and-separation/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth,Separation and Divorce
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T180000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Career Transitions
DESCRIPTION:This informative session will tackle many of the issues when making a career transition whether changing roles\, re-entering the workforce\, early retirement or changing careers. \nParticipants will enhance their job search strategies through effective networking and mastering job search techniques. \nOther topics will include resume & cover letter development\, interview preparation as well as aligning your financial goals with a new path and maintaining a healthy cashflow during a period of change. Retirement plans – old and new – will be discussed. \nThe session will look at fostering resilience and adaptability to adapt to new work environments. \nAbout the Presenters \nMitra Gholam started Alira Consulting\, an executive and leadership consulting firm\, in February 2023 to help others reach their career and business goals and objectives. She is a licensed Executive and Leadership Coach by the Academy of Executive Coaching based in London\, UK and has a global certification through the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Additionally\, she provides consulting services for individuals and companies looking to solve business problems. \nAdditional professional work experience has been in Human Resources\, Accounting\, Budget and Finance\, Business Management and Operations\, Change Management\, Strategy and Sales and Marketing. \nFrancesca LeFrancois is a dedicated financial advisor concentrated on guiding individuals and families toward their financial goals. Passionate about empowering others\, she focuses on creating personalized strategies that foster financial literacy and security. Francesca believes that financial health is a vital component of overall well-being\, and she takes pride in helping her clients navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence. \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM. LINK IS IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/empowering-career-transitions-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Career Counseling,Career Development,Educational,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T130000
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SUMMARY:It's the Finance Discussion Day
DESCRIPTION:People are looking for short-term and long-term solutions to achieving financial stability and wellness in the face of significant financial stress and disruption in income. We believe that the combination of financial assistance\, benefits\, and habits education will make a meaningful difference in people’s financial lives. \nPreliminary Agenda \n· 10am-10:30am: Individual tables (on any topic) \n· 10:30am-11am: Home Buying Workshop \n· 11am-11:30am: Debt Management Workshop \n· 11:30am-12pm: Retirement Planning Workshop \n· 12pm-1pm: Individual tables (on any topic) \nStay for the day or pick your interest! Attendance is Free. \nBetter Money Habits is part of Bank of America’s commitment to fostering economic mobility and financial education. Whatever your backgrounds and ambitions\, we’ll offer education and advice that empowers you to build your preferred future. We’re committed to providing extensive support to help people gain the knowledge they need to make confident financial decisions and take action to improve their financial picture. Take advantage of the opportunity to enhance your financial knowledge. \nPresented by Bank of America/Merrill Lynch \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/its-the-money-discussion-day-2/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Financial Literacy/Planning,Money Management,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T193000
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SUMMARY:New Year\, New Job? New Resume?
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on best practices on developing and maintaining your resume. Bring your resume for a one-on-one review for feedback and updates. Get tips on how to best present yourself in written form. \nPresented by Deloitte. \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM. LINK IS IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/new-year-new-job-new-resume-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Career Counseling,Career Development,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000
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SUMMARY:Investing Basics
DESCRIPTION:What do you want your future to be? When should you start investing? How do you start? \nUnderstanding the basics of investing can be a key to your financial wellness. Our goal is to review some of these basics – to help you learn how to make smart\, informed decisions about how to invest for your future. We will explain the different investment choices you have and review some of the key factors to consider as you choose your investments as well as some ways to manage your investments. The financial decisions you make now can have a considerable impact towards pursuing the lifestyle you envision. \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA \nAbout the Presenter \nFrancesca LeFrancois is a dedicated financial advisor concentrated on guiding individuals and families toward their financial goals. Passionate about empowering others\, she focuses on creating personalized strategies that foster financial literacy and security. Francesca believes that financial health is a vital component of overall well-being\, and she takes pride in helping her clients navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/investing-basics/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Financial Literacy/Planning,Money Management,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T183000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity and Fraud Awareness
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores the growing threats of cybercrime and fraudulent activities targeting customers of financial institutions. It will highlight common attacks such as phishing\, social engineering\, malware\, and account takeover\, examining how these tactics compromise customer data and financial assets. Attendees will learn about the latest trends in bank fraud and best practices for prevention\, including multi-factor authentication and real-time monitoring. \nAbout the Presenters \nKedric Edwards currently serves as the IT Security Operations Manager at Northwest Federal Credit Union\, bringing over 20 years of experience. He manages people\, technology\, and processes to reduce risk despite hackers constant attacks on financial services. Kedric’s contribution to Northwest Federal includes protections against all layers of technology-especially members and employees. His team is committed to ensure the security of valuable information entrusted to NWFCU. \nKasey Flanagan serves as Fraud Mitigation Manager at Northwest Federal Credit Union\, bringing over 17 years of experience across private and public sectors. She oversees enterprise-wide strategies to combat fraud\, strengthen digital security\, and protect member assets. Kasey has contributed to national forums on fraud prevention and consumer protection and is passionate about collaboration and education\, empowering individuals with tools and knowledge to stay safe and confident in today’s banking environment. \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM. LINK IS IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/cybersecurity-and-fraud-awareness/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Educational,Financial Literacy/Planning,Legal and Financial,Money Management,Personal Growth
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