YWAF Scholarship Recipient Embarks on Journey To Wellesley College and Being a Change-Maker
Nelson Mandela once wrote, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” If that’s true — and we think…
YWA President, Past President Reflect on Their Journey and Leadership Development
Earlier this year, before Virginia Moore passed the torch to current president Anastasia Teague, they both sat down with YWA membership to answer questions about…
One Summer Project Set This YWAF Scholarship Recipient on The Path Toward Service
Tatum Troutt is a current graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin, where she’s pursuing a dual master’s degree in Public Affairs and…
How to Support Black-Owned Businesses in Austin, Texas
For white and non-black people seeking ways to be better allies in the Black Lives Matter movement, one way to make sure you’re spending money…
Standing With the Black Community Means Taking Action. Here Are A Few Ways to Start.
As an organization that supports, empowers, and connects all women, we have a duty to use our collective voices to support, empower, and elevate our…
YWAF Scholarship Recipient, Nearing the Finish Line of Her Educational Goal, Recounts Her Journey Toward Leadership
Aida Ramirez grew up believing the key to success and earning respect was going to college. But as an adult, she realized it wasn’t exactly…
A Look at Life In Social Distance: YWA Members Share Their Experiences
For the past two months, the world has been a little different. We recently surveyed YWA members about their COVID-19 challenges, how they’ve been staying…
Announcing the 2020 Young Women’s Alliance Foundation Scholarship Recipients
YWA is excited to announce the four women from the Austin area who will receive scholarships from the Young Women’s Alliance Foundation. These $2,500 scholarships…
Dealing With Stress and Anxiety with Mindfulness and Healthy Habits
If you’re feeling more stressed than usual right now, you’re not alone. A recent poll showed that 45% of adults in the U.S. believe their…
Moving Wine Tastings Online During Social Distancing
When public shops, offices, and venues closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found themselves having to reassess their business strategies. YWA member…