Press Releases, News & Events
RTSWS works closely with reporters and industry leaders. Below are featured press releases, news coverage and industry events. We also have a videos and testimonials available here. Please reach out if you have media inquiries media@rockthestreetwallstreet.com
Press Releases & Media Alerts
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...
Rock the Street Wall Street Announces New Collaboration with Manulife John Hancock’s Wealth and Asset Management Division to Provide More Young Women Access to Financial and Investment Fundamentals
Boston – Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the M in STEM to young women, with a focus on financial and investment mathematics, has announced a new collaboration with Manulife | John Hancock’s global wealth and asset management...
RTSWS Celebrates Milestone of Empowering 7,000 Girls through Financial & Investment Education
Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), a leading nonprofit dedicated to introducing underrepresented high school girls to financial and investment mathematics, proudly announces a significant milestone in its mission. As of today, RTSWS has empowered over 7,000 girls,...
Rock The Street Wall Street Welcomes New CEO as its Founder Assumes Role of Chair
Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), a high-impact nonprofit empowers underrepresented high school girls by reintroducing the M in STEM with a focus on financial and investment mathematics, announced its leadership transition. Ashley Leftwich, the Chief Operating...
RTSWS Announces Canadian Advisory Council Expanding its Financial & Investment Literacy Programming for Toronto’s High School Girls
During Financial Literacy Month, Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), bringing the M in STEM to diverse high school girls, is proud to announce the establishment of its Canadian Advisory Council, featuring prominent industry leaders. RTSWS is dedicated to bringing...
Industry Events
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 x Citadel Securities Event Demystifying Careers in Finance
Join us in early March for an exclusive opportunity to connect with Citadel Securities professionals. Engage with RTSWS students and alumnae through a reception, panel discussion, and interactive networking sessions. Gain insights into finance careers, practice introductions, and receive valuable career advice.
Harvard Women in Business 2024 BOLD Conference Q4 Features RTSWS & HarbourVest
During January’s National Mentoring Month in the US, we are delighted to share insights from the Harvard Women in Business BOLD event, where RTSWS CEO, Ashley Leftwich, and Katherine McCord, VP of Client Reporting and Communications at HarbourVest, were featured in a...
RTSWS in the News
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...
Education, Mentorship And Modeling Will Attract Next Gen Professionals
In a recent article by Julius Buchanan, Editor-in-Chief of Wealth Solutions Report, Maura Cunningham, Founder of Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), emphasizes the importance of early intervention in girls' math education to close the gender gap in finance....
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