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International Women’s Day 2018

We proudly honor three outstanding immigrant women in 2018

Honorees

Colette Phillips

Founder & CEO, Colette Phillips Communications

 

Razia Jan

Founder & President, Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation

 

Eveline Buchatskiy

Founder, One Way Venture

Special Guest

Ambassador Swanee Hunt

Founder & Chair of  Swanee Hunt Alternatives
Panel Moderator

Kim Khazei

7News New England
IWD Celebration

About The Event

On March 8, 2018, the International Institute hosted our annual International Women’s Day lunch to celebrate the achievements of immigrants and business leaders.

International Women’s Day is recognized globally, and in Boston, we celebrate by bringing people together in a festive, supportive atmosphere to honor the immigrant and refugee community. 

IWD Celebration

One of the aims of this annual event is to highlight the impact of refugees and immigrants on the economy: they give energy to our region, comprise a reliable and stable workforce, and are critical to the growth of innovation in all fields.

2018 Honorees

Razia Jan

Razia Jan is the founder and president of Razia’s Ray of Hope foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers young women and girls in Afghanistan through community-based education.

Eveline Buchatskiy

Eveline Buchatskiy is co-founder and managing partner of One Way Ventures, a Boston-based seed fund for outstanding immigrant tech founders. 

Colette Phillips

Colette Phillips is the founder and president of CPC Communications, a pioneering public relations and marketing communications boutique firm located in the Financial District of Boston.

Sponsors

International Women’s Day Past Honorees

Dr. Nawal Nour, Founder, African Women’s Health Practice at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Ambassador Swanee Hunt, Founder & Chair, Women Waging Peace
Malalai “The bravest woman in Afghanistan” Joya, refugee, activist and politician
Marie St Fleur, Vice Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
Victoria Reggie Kennedy, attorney, and advocate for issues affecting lives of women, children, and families
Jeanne Shaheen, Former NH Governor, and current US Senate Member
Rya Weickert Zobel, Federal Judge of the US District Court, District of MA
Dr. Charlotte Yeh, CMO, AARP
Geeta Ayer, President and Founder, Commonwealth Management Asset
Rupa Shenoy, Host and Reporter, NPR, and Founder, Otherhood Podcast