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
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...
ING Americas & RTSWS Celebrate FinLit Month with Launch of Reimagined ACC
ING’s Transformational Grant to RTSWS's Career Platform Streamlines and Automates Features Better Serving Girls with Tailored Access to Leadership, Mentoring and Financial Services Roles NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 – Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), the nonprofit...
TIAA, Rock the Street Wall Street, Team Up to Inspire Students to Pursue Careers in Financial Services
To mark IWD Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of TIAA, hosted RTSWS Student CEOs for "A Day Full of Promise," an immersive event to support emerging female leaders "I know from personal experience how important it is for young women, especially for young women of color, to...
RTSWS Celebrates International Women’s Day and Women’s Month in Three Countries
RTSWS is proud to highlight its students, alumnae, and volunteers while marking a significant milestone reaching more than 6,000 diverse female students. NEW YORK, NY, USA, March 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) proudly celebrates...
Rock The Street, Wall Street Welcomes Sonya Park to Its Board of Directors
Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), the nonprofit bringing the M in STEM to diverse high school girls is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonya Park, Managing Director at State Street Global Advisors, as a new member of its Board of Directors. Ms. Park joins...
Industry Events
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...
Navigating Paths in Finance: Insights from Our Fireside Chat with Industry Leaders
In a riveting fireside chat during our recent Student CEO Summit, Kameka Grady, VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Lincoln Financial, alongside Ashley Leftwich, CEO of Rock The Street, Wall Street, shared their valuable insights and experiences with our talented...
RTSWS in the News
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....
RTSWS Teams with FWSF to Enhance Financial Literacy
Rock the Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) has collaborated with the Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) to bring financial literacy education to high school girls at Gateway High School. This effort is part of RTSWS's ongoing commitment to enhance the understanding of...
Financial Advisor Magazine Highlights RTSWS and Gender Diversity Progress
Financial Advisor Magazine recently published an insightful article by Karen Demasters titled, "Advocate For Women Advisors Says Gender Diversity Is Improving." The article features Megan Slatter of Crewe Advisors, who specializes in helping women join the financial...
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