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We are a network of successful REALTORS, advancing women as business leaders in the industry and in the communities we serve.
The Women's Council of REALTORS is recognized as the voice for women in real estate, and the premier source for the development of leaders in the industry, organized real estate and beyond.
1. Women's Council is a dynamic, accessible and diverse network, linking each member to the tools, training and support to develop their individual leadership potential and business goals.
2. Women's Council identifies, supports and promotes the development of strong women business leaders in the industry, organized real estate and in the broader community.
3. Women's Council provides an influential voice and perspective for women in real estate.
4. Women's Council's local and state networks consistently deliver high membership value and a collaborative, welcoming environment in which members can achieve their business goals.
5. Women's Council is an efficient organization with the structure and capacity to fulfill the Council mission and vision with excellence.
Dedicated to promoting the success of women in commercial real estate through professional development, business networking, and education
We are supportive, committed, experienced, aspirational, professional, enthusiastic, and strategic. We value an inclusive network where professional women in all stages of their careers support one another in our professional and personal development, and where meaningful and lasting connections are created in an atmosphere of trust and service to our community.
CREW Northern Virginia is dedicated to promoting the success of women in commercial real estate through professional leadership, business networking, and education.
Since 1986, CREW NoVA has connected commercial real estate professionals in the Northern Virginia area, working together to:
- Create a dynamic and supportive environment that promotes advancement through knowledge sharing and networking
- Push the boundaries in every facet of commercial real estate through provocative dialogue among peers drawn from every discipline in the industry
- Provide educational programs which directly affect your day-to-day work and promote real change
- Encourage our members to be a force for activism and involvement in our communities.
With approximately 100 members, CREW Coastal Virginia is the leading organization for senior-level executive women in the Southeastern Virginia commercial real estate field
As part of CREW Network, the industry’s premier business organization, CREW Coastal Virginia is transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. CREW Network’s membership of 12,000 professionals in more than 75 major global markets represents all aspects of commercial real estate—providing our members with direct access to real estate professionals across all geographies and disciplines, around the globe.
Since 2004, CREW Coastal Virginia has connected commercial real estate professionals in Southeastern Virginia, working together to:
- Create a dynamic and supportive environment that promotes advancement through knowledge sharing and networking
- Push the boundaries in every facet of commercial real estate through provocative dialogue among peers drawn from every discipline in the industry
- Provide educational programs which directly affect your day-to-day work and promote real change
- Encourage our members to be a force for activism and involvement in our communities.
CREW Coastal Virginia members are empowered by sharing their knowledge and experience with others in our community, while also learning from the insight and know-how of others. In growing and strengthening our network, we aim to create more opportunities for women in commercial real estate.
The mission of CREW Coastal Virginia is to transform the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally.
CREW Coastal Virginia was founded in September 2004 to bring together women involved in the many aspects of commercial real estate to exchange information, develop business contacts and help each other succeed professionally. CREW Coastal Virginia is a chapter of the CREW Network.
CREW Richmond is the leading organization for senior-level executive women in the Richmond commercial real estate field
As part of CREW Network, the industry’s premier business organization, CREW Richmond is dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. CREW Network’s membership of 12,000 professionals in over 75 major global markets represents all aspects of commercial real estate—providing our members with direct access to real estate professionals across all geographies and disciplines.
Since 1990 CREW Richmond has connected commercial real estate professionals in the Richmond area, working together to:
- Create a dynamic and supportive environment that promotes advancement through knowledge sharing and networking
- Push the boundaries in every facet of commercial real estate through provocative dialogue among peers drawn from every discipline in the industry
- Provide educational programs which directly affect your day-to-day work and promote real change
- Encourage our members to be a force for activism and involvement in our communities.
CREW Richmond members are empowered by sharing their knowledge and experience with others in our community, while also learning from the insight and know-how of others. That’s why we focus our efforts on networking programs such as our Leadership Symposium and hold our annual Summer Social fundraising event. In growing and strengthening our network, we aim to create more opportunities for women in commercial real estate.
AFWA was formed in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance. The first chapter was chartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. AFWA members work at all levels of the accounting and financial services professions—from individual practitioners to entry- and top-level positions in industry and government, and from juniors to partners in major accounting firms. Members include partners in national, regional, and local CPA firms; financial officers; controllers; academicians; financial analysts and data processing consultants; students and recent college graduates; and women returning to the work force.
The Richmond Chapter was formed in 1949, with 11 charter members. Today the Richmond Chapter continues to be a strong chapter that brings together women across the accounting and finance fields. Members in our chapter learn from one another, network with one another, and give back to the community as a group.
The Mission of the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance (AFWA) is to "enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession."
Founded in 1972 by a small group of dedicated professionals, MRWBA is the premier organization for women attorneys in the Richmond area. With a mission of supporting and enhancing the professional development of women in the legal profession through education and networking opportunities, programs occur monthly September through May at Willow Oaks Country Club and at other times during the year with member socials, CLE opportunities and mentorship events, including an annual visit to the United States Supreme Court.
The Mission of the Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association is to support and enhance the professional development of women in the legal profession through education and networking opportunities.
The VWAA was formed in 1981 to advance the interests of women attorneys in Virginia, to encourage their mutual improvement and social interaction, and to promote the interests of women under law. The VWAA remains the only statewide bar association dedicated to the needs of women attorneys in Virginia as professionals and as women.
The mission of VWAA is to assist women attorneys in developing their professional practice and achieving their potential, to bring about changes in the law, and to affect public policy for the benefit of the women of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Founded in 1917, the Women’s Bar Association is one of the oldest and largest voluntary bar associations in metropolitan Washington, DC. Today, as in 1917, we continue to pursue our mission of:
Maintaining the honor and integrity of the profession; promoting the administration of justice; advancing and protecting the interests of women lawyers; promoting their mutual improvement; and encouraging a spirit of friendship among our members.
WSC serves thousands of women, men and girls across the globe by bringing awareness to, and advancing careers in, cybersecurity. The WSC community includes information security professionals, IT professionals, programmers, computer scientists and engineers, as well as women wanting to explore and join the field. Recognizing the importance of encouraging girls to embrace a future in STEM-related professions through its Cyberjutsu Girls Academy, WSC provides a unique hands-on curriculum focused on securing information technology.
Founded in 2012, the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) is a National 501(c)3 non-profit community, focused on empowering women to succeed in the cybersecurity industry. WSC’s mission is to advance women in cybersecurity careers by providing programs and partnerships that promote hands-on training, networking, education, mentoring, resource-sharing and other professional opportunities.
We envision a cyber community where she can reach her full potential & thrive with unlimited opportunity.
The International Foundation for Women’s Empowerment (IFWE) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established in March 2019 in Virginia, USA. It is a subsidiary of the American Foundation for Educational Excellence (AFEE), and it is affiliated to the International Society for Educational Excellence (ISEE) and to the Center for Excellence in Languages: Teaching, Editing, Translating, Interpreting. Our main objective is to empower women and help them thrive both on the personal and professional levels, regardless of nationality, religion and political affiliation. We aim to operate worldwide through an International Leadership Committee, in collaboration with UN agencies, local senior officials, and different local and international NGOs.
Shameka graduated from law school, passed the bar (on the first time!), and has been practicing for the last 15 years, but that is not what is most important about her. She has compassion and empathy for her clients because she knows how they feel. She will be there for each client in their time of need.
“I cannot guarantee the outcome,” Shameka says, “but I can guarantee that I will provide you with the best representation possible, and I will be there to help you get through this difficult situation.”
“People’s emotions run rampant during criminal and family law cases, and sometimes, they cannot see the forest for the trees,” Shameka said. “I want to be their guide through one of the most difficult times in their lives.”
Dr. Rostami is a graduate of the Howard University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, where she was chief resident of ophthalmology. She completed her training for ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Maryland. Dr. Rostami holds board certifications with the American Board of Ophthalmology (FAAO) and serves on the Board of Trustees with the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS) & American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS).
Dr. Rostami is the former Section Chief of Ophthalmology at Reston Hospital Center, Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at George Washington University, Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at the State University of New York, State College of Optometry, and Assistant Professor at Howard University Hospital-Ophthalmology. She has received numerous awards over the years, including Dean’s Honor Roll, Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Dr. Charles I. West Award, Trustee Scholarship, Member of AOA Medical Honor Society Gamma Chapter, and peer-voted Northern Virginia Top Doc. She is very involved in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, area communities and charities, with memberships to medical societies, chambers of commerce, and women in medicine. In addition, Dr. Rostami performs clinical research for leading technology companies in cosmetics and presents her work around the world.
Having performed thousands of cosmetic and medically necessary eyelid surgeries, Dr. Rostami is known as the surgical eye expert in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, metropolitan areas. She is honored that other physicians trust her with their own eye surgeries and with those of their patients. While Dr. Rostami is accomplished in lower facelifts, brow and forehead lifts, mid-face and suborbicular oculi fat (SOOF) lifts, eyelid surgeries remain a special interest. She loves performing upper and lower blepharoplasties and ptosis correction to resolve peripheral vision issues and rejuvenate the area for a refreshed and rested appearance. She is also skilled in correcting eyelid anomalies and repairing orbital bone fractures and tissue damage from trauma.
Dr. Rostami also sees patients at her own practice, Rostami Ophthalmic Plastic Consultants.
Ready to crush your financial goals and build a thriving community? The Black Women Invest Nothern Virginia Meetup is your power move. We welcome investors of all levels! - From beginners to experienced, to those who are just curious.
This is not your average investment group. This is a vibrant community where Black women come together to network and receive expert led trainings.
Here's what to expect:
Build Your Tribe: Connect and network with amazing like-minded Black women on their investment journeys.
Financial Fitness: Gain expert-led insights on investing, financial planning, real estate, entrepreneurship, and more. Each month we bring in a different expert and focus on a different financial topic. Theres so much to learn!
See It To Believe It: Hear inspiring stories from successful Black women investors and unlock your own financial potential.
Whats included:
Light Bites: Enjoy delicious snacks while you network and strategize.
Access to our experts: Gain direction from financial leaders and trainers
Our Mission at Black Women Invest is to help one million Black women to become stronger investors. Our thriving community of over 15,000 offers in-person and online training designed by and for Black women, providing the knowledge, support, and sisterhood you need to become a confident investor and build the future you deserve.
This is your safe space to ask questions, share wins (and losses!), and build a powerhouse network of supportive queens.
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Ready to crush your financial goals and build a thriving community? The Black Women Invest Nothern Virginia Meetup is your power move. We welcome investors of all levels! - From beginners to experienced, to those who are just curious.
This is not your average investment group. This is a vibrant community where Black women come together to network and receive expert-led trainings.
Black Women Education Leaders, Inc.'s first national conference, "The Power of Our Presence: Black Women Transforming Education for the Future," is an inaugural event aimed at empowering Black women in education and fostering a transformative dialogue about their roles and contributions to the sector. The event will bring together educators, leaders, and community members to celebrate the contributions of Black women to the education space, discuss challenges, share experiences, and develop strategies for enhancing outcomes for students and educators in all educational settings.
