Network Events

Our 23 networks are the core of WIN's programming! From panel discussions to happy hours, our network events keep members informed, connected, and engaged on all that's happening in Washington.

These events exemplify WIN’s commitment to helping women climb the ladder of opportunity through peer-to-peer networking. For more information, please select a specific network to the right.

2012 Network Event Highlights

January
  • Women of Color Network: Sangria and Service and "Give a Little Gift" Day of Service and Networking
  • Communications Network: Chocolate & Bubbles Happy Hour
  • Women's Health Policy & Women in the Law Networks: Thirty-Nine Years Later: The Fight for Choice in 2012
  • WIN Book Group January Meeting: Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture by Peggy Orenstein
  • Writing Group Workshop

February

  • Technology Network: Pro-Tech: Intro to WIN's Tech Network
  • International Network: Global Sisterhood: The Rise of China and the Status of Women
  • Government Relations Network: Happy Hour to benefit DCCADV
  • Arts & Culture Network: The Power of Chocolate Festival and the National Museum of the American Indian
  • LGBT Network: Meet and Greet Brunch
  • Women of Color Network & the Feminist Conversation Series: Talk the Talk...Walk the [Slut]Walk - Space for women of color in the feminist movement
  • Film Network: Screening of Academy Award Animated Short Film Nominees
  • Writing Group Workshop

March

  • Campaign Network: Happy Hour
  • Health, Wellness and Recreation Network: St. Patrick’s Day 8K
  • Advanced Professionals Network: Happy Hour
  • Faith & Spirituality Network: From the Pew to the Hill: Stories of Faith Advocates
  • Campaign, Capitol Hill, Government Relations, Women's Health Policy, & Women in the Law Networks: "Happy Birthday ACA!": A WIN Celebration
  • Labor Network: Happy Hour with Sisters of the Labor Movement
  • Book Group and The Film Network: The Hunger Games Movie Viewing
  • Environment Network: Get Connected: Mixer and Happy Hour
  • Book Group March Meeting: The Other Side of Paradise by StaceyAnn Chin
  • Writing Group Workshop

April

  • Tech Network: Code Academy Javascript Class
  • Nonprofit and Communications Networks: #FailFair on Nonprofits and Social Media
  • Mid Level Professionals Network: Dinner with AC Member Karen Mulhauser
  • Health Policy and Health, Wellness & Recreation Networks: WIN Healthy Living Potluck
  • Campaign Network: Inside the Actor's Studio with Amy Dacey and Liz Chadderon
  • International and Film Networks: DC International Film Fest
  • Book Group and Wellness Network: Food Politics
  • Health, Wellness and Recreation Network: Screening of FRESH
  • Writing Group Workshop

May

  • International, Travel, and Arts and Culture Networks: Embassy Day Excursion
  • Non-Profit Network: Breaking the Non-profit Glass Ceiling: A brownbag luncheon on women in nonprofit leadership
  • LGBT Network: Women's Networking Event
  • Faith and Spirituality Network: SOME Sunday Soul-work! (and bagels)
  • Writing Group: Take a Break and Get Creative: lunch hour writing session
  • Advanced Level Professionals Network: Meet and Mingle to Benefit Dress for Success
  • Capitol Hill and International Networks: Wake Up With WIN! Foreign aid policy discussion
  • Women’s Health Policy and Government Relations Networks: Speed Date a WINner in Policy/Advocacy
  • Women of Color Network: From Passion to Politics: Women of Color Political Leadership Bootcamp
  • Book Group, Environment and Travel Networks: Spring Into Your New Wardrobe and Book Collections!
  • Book Group: Happy Hour: Literature and Libations
  • Campaign and Labor Networks: Phone Bank at the AFL-CIO

June

  • Environment, Technology, and Travel Networks: Unplug and Celebrate the Great Outdoors!
  • Film Network: AFI/Discovery Silverdocs Film Festival networking happy hour
  • LGBT Network: Potluck Brunch