Press Releases, News & Events
RTSWS works closely with reporters and industry leaders. Below are featured press releases, industry events and news coverage. Please reach out if you have media inquiries: media@rockthestreetwallstreet.com
Press Releases & Media Alerts
RTSWS Celebrates Women’s Month Across 30+ Cities
Rock The Street Wall Street (RTSWS) proudly celebrates Women’s History Month with a series of impactful events spanning more than 30 cities across the US, Canada and the UK. Throughout March, RTSWS is connecting students, alumnae and industry leaders with both its...
Rock The Street Wall Street Issues its 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Transitions, Growth and Gratitude
Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) proudly announces the relaunch of its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a transformative year of leadership transitions, program expansion, and a steadfast commitment to empowering young women through financial and investment...
RTSWS Celebrates Mentoring Month and Announces 2025 Woman of the Year Honoree
During National Mentoring Month, Rock The Street Wall Street proudly announces its inaugural Woman of the Year Luncheon. This special event will honor visionary founder Maura Cunningham taking place during Women’s Month on March 27, 2025, in Nashville. RTSWS Founder...
Our Giving Tuesday Campaign
Thank you for your generosity during our Giving Tuesday Campaign! Our incredible community of friends, volunteers and donors support our mission of bringing financial math to high school girls. Your Giving Tuesday contributions are still coming in, and as we enter the...
Rock The Street Wall Street Closes the Market at Toronto Stock Exchange, Celebrates Milestones of Empowering 7,000 Young Women in Finance and Expanding Further in Toronto
Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), a leading nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gender gap in finance celebrated key milestones at Toronto Stock Exchange during a special market close ceremony on October 24. The event marked the achievements of empowering over...
Rock The Street, Wall Street – Canadian Bankers Association Closes the Market in Toronto
On October 24, 2024, Ashley Leftwich, CEO of Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), joined Cindy Bush, TMX Group’s Chief Human Resources Officer, at the Toronto Stock Exchange to close the market in celebration of RTSWS’s impact, reaching over 7,000 young women with...
Industry Events
CFA Institute CareerFest 2025 and CFA Institute Live | Chicago, IL
Rock The Street, Wall Street was proud to join global leaders at CFA Institute CareerFest 2025 and CFA Institute Live, where over 1,400 attendees from 70+ countries gathered to explore the future of finance. Our CEO Ashley Leftwich and COO Johannah Mullenix...
Rock the Street, Wall Street’s Woman of the Year Luncheon
Honoring our visionary Founder Maura Cunningham as RTSWS 2025 Woman of the Year in Nashville on March 27th.
The Luncheon will bring together industry leaders, sponsors, and supporters to celebrate Maura Cunningham’s contributions and the organization’s ongoing impact.
RTSWS at the Franklin Templeton Retirement Innovation Initiative
Our Founder Maura Cunningham will speak at the Franklin Templeton Retirement Innovation Initiative Annual Meeting on March 5-6, 2025, in Tampa, FL. This event brings together industry leaders to drive innovation, influence policy, and advance financial well-being across all life stages.
RTSWS in the News
RTSWS Student Releases ‘Meow Money’ book to Empower Kids with Financial Literacy
Abby M., a 17-year-old senior and Rock The Street, Wall Street Affiliated Student in California, has published Meow Money, a children's book designed to introduce young readers to financial literacy. Combining her love for comics and her passion for economics, Abby...
RTSWS Sponsor Cetera Financial Group Recognized for Wealth Management Awards
Cetera Financial Group, a sponsor of Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), has been named a finalist for four 2024 Wealth Management Industry Awards, "The Wealthies." One notable recognition is for Cetera's Women's+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) and its impactful...
Study Highlights Gender Inequities in Promotion Practices Within Australia’s Finance Sector
A recent CFA Institute study found that women in Australia's finance sector are less likely to receive unsolicited promotions than men. However, when women request promotions, they have a higher success rate. The study calls for standardized promotion policies to...
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