Stern Women's Forum
The Stern Women’s Forum champions gender equity and leadership across the Stern alumni community.
The Stern Women’s Forum (SWF) is a leadership initiative dedicated to advancing women in business and supporting rising and established women leaders at every stage of their professional lives.
Through impactful programming, networking, and community engagement, SWF channels alumni expertise, insight, and resources back into Stern.
Open to all who are committed to fostering gender equity and inclusive leadership, SWF strengthens the School’s position as a top-tier business institution that develops leaders and maximizes talent across its global alumni network.
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LIFE AND WORK UPDATES
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Faculty in the News
Professor Shan Ge
In the paper titled, “Climate Risk, Insurance Premiums, and the Effects on Mortgages,” NYU Stern Professor Shan Ge and co-authors Stephanie Johnson (Rice University) and Nitzan Tzur-Ilan (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas) explore how higher insurance costs due to climate change-induced natural disasters impact the ability for people to pay their mortgage.
Professor Petra Moser
In the paper titled, “Inequality in Science: Who Becomes a Star?,” NYU Stern Professor Petra Moser and co-author Anna Airoldi investigate how a person’s socioeconomic status (SES) during childhood can influence their chances to participate and be successful in science, known as becoming a “star” scientist.
Professor Priya Raghubir
In the chapter titled, “Maladaptive Consumption Conceptual Identification Model,” from the book Maladaptive Consumer Behavior, NYU Stern Professor Priya Raghubir develops a conceptual model arguing that the manner in which consumers self-report their consumption behaviors can be influenced by contextual clues (such as cultural or family background, or social group), as well as self-perception.
In the Press
Stern Chats
To mark the launch of the Stern Women's Forum, Stern Chats hosted a special podcast episode featuring two powerhouse Stern alumnae in venture capital: Kange Kaneene (MBA ’11) and Sasha Levyn (MBA ’22).
Financial Times
NYU Stern Executive Board member Susan Jurevics (MBA ’96) and Stern Women's Forum were highlighted in an article by the Financial Times that underscores the importance of intentional programming to promote women’s professional growth.
Highlights from the Launch
Check out highlights from the Stern Women's Forum launch at Chief.