ABOUT US
Mission statement
To celebrate, connect, and cultivate Black women in executive leadership while building a thriving network for established, emerging, and aspiring leaders.
vision statement
To be the premier global community and resource network for Black women leaders.
what is bwel?
CONNECT
Our in-person and virtual programming strives to establish and maintain centers of genuine of connection among black women leaders nationally and internationally.
CELEBRATE
Through dynamic recognition programs and a culture of honor, we celebrate the achievements and essence of black women leaders.
CULTIVATE
Multigenerational engagement ensures a passing down of wisdom, knowledge, and expertise as we seek to cultivate the leaders of today and tomorrow.
our story
BWEL began as a vision in 2017 -- a glimpse of a future -- where established, emerging, and expectant Black women leaders could shine, syngerize, and succeed...together.
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We endeavored to create a safe space for the hard conversations, the bright celebrations, and intentional realization of our individual and collective goals.
Founded by Christina Raye, a senior executive in the asset management space, BWEL seeks to be the community we all needed to get where we're going and enjoy the journey along the way. ​