About The WILLOW Fund
In 2024, the International Institute of New England’s annual event for International Women’s Day underwent a meaningful transition. Instead of hosting a one-day celebration, we chose to create The WILLOW Fund to have a more tangible, lasting impact. WILLOW stands for The Women’s Initiative for Learning, Liberation, Opportunity, and Wellbeing.
Women and girls make up 50% of the refugee population, yet they often have the greatest challenges resettling because their unique needs go overlooked and their potential unrealized. As they watch their children and spouses acclimate through school and work, they may become isolated, lonely, and disempowered. The IINE WILLOW Fund makes targeted programming possible to help women and girls achieve wellness, safety, and employment.
The esteemed panel of speakers:
Ana Hebra Flaster, Author of “Property fo the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town”
Mariana Siqueira, Talent Acquisition Lead, Triumvirate Environmental
Mariana Siqueira joined Triumvirate Environmental, a leading environmental services company, in 2014. She says of her career path: “Starting as an Environmental Specialist at Triumvirate taught me so much about the environmental service industry and also about myself. I was able to learn that I am truly motivated by people—and I have been in people-centric roles ever since.”
Mariana holds a BA in Political Science and Government from the College of the Holy Cross.
Alexandra (Xan) Weber, SVP and Chief Advancement Officer, International Institute of New England
Photos From the 2025 WILLOW Event
