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21 Sep, 2023 – Rock The Street Wall Street Expands Programming to Toronto
Toronto, Canada’s business and financial capital, is a natural next step for Rock the Street Wall Street’s expansion. RTSWS Founder & CEO Maura Cunningham explains, “As we forge an inclusive path together, Canadian firms and leaders have been incredibly supportive, raising hands to volunteer and become involved in bringing financial understanding to talented and ambitious female students.“
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July 12, 2023 – The Alzenia Project x Rock The Street, Wall Street: Fostering Equity and Inclusion through Financial and Investment
Cynthia Plouché Founder & CEO of The Alzenia Project with our Founder & CEO Maura Cunningham, discuss making an impact across communities especially reaching diverse high school girls with financial and investment math providing a pathway forward for future careers in the industry. Named after Cynthia’s grandmother, The Alzenia Project embodies strength, resilience, positivity, and serving communities with hard work, intention, with a good dose of humor.
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June 27, 2023 – ROCK THE STREET, WALL STREET ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS, INDUSTRY LEADERS IN THEIR FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
We are delighted to welcome our new RTSWS Board Members: Industry leaders Delano Brissett, Gretchen Flicker, Tricia Rothschild and Stephen Tisdalle. Together, with our volunteers and sponsor firms, we bring the world of math and finance to diverse high school girls.
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June 3, 2023 – Founder & CEO Maura Cunningham Addresses the 2023 Graduating Class
May 3, 2023 – EMERGING MANAGERS MONTHLY – A GREAT INVESTMENT
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April 3, 2023 – ING AMERICAS & ROCK THE STREET, WALL STREET CELEBRATE FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH WITH REIMAGINED CAREER CENTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS & ALUMNAE PURSUING MATH
ING Makes Transformational Grant to RTSWS’s Career Platform Providing Access and Opportunity to Young Women Entering the Workforce.
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March 7, 2023 – ROCK THE STREET, WALL STREET FEATURED IN BUSINESS WIRE FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
RTSWS celebrates International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month raising awareness and celebrating students, alumnae and volunteers.
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February 22, 2023 – ROCK THE STREET, WALL STREET FEATURED IN THE DAILY LEADER
Financial planning is about helping individuals and families make sound financial decisions that enable them to achieve their life goals. RTSWS has enlisted CFP® professional volunteers to provide financial literacy and investment instruction to high school girls and to encourage them to consider financial services careers.
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February 8, 2023 – MAURA CUNNINGHAM IS FEATURED IN NASHVILLE VOYAGER
Nashville Voyager interviewed the Founder & CEO of RTSWS. She talks about her background and her thoughts on success.
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February 6, 2023 – ROCK THE STREET, WALL STREET FEATURED IN NEWPORT NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE
RTSWS is connecting high school girls at Rogers High School with female finance professionals. Find out what a difference it’s making.
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September 16, 2022 – ROCK THE STREET, WALL STREET FOUNDER & CEO, MAURA CUNNINGHAM, CWIM LEADER SPOTLIGHT
CEO & Founder, Maura Cunningham, was recently interviewed by Collaborative WIM for a leader spotlight in their September newsletter.
Collaborative Women in Investment Management is a Global Alliance to further inclusion & diversity, with whom RTSWS regularly collaborates with for various events and initiatives.
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September 6, 2022 – ROCK THE STREET, WALL STREET FOUNDER & CEO, MAURA CUNNINGHAM, LIVE INTERVIEW ON CHEDHER, PRESENTED BY CHASE
CEO & Founder, Maura Cunningham, is viewed as an industry leader and was invited to join ChedHER for a live interview segment. ChedHER celebrates representation and inclusion in business with today’s leaders and shines a light on the women who are making strides in their industries. The segment focused on the J.P. Morgan Accelerator program, the Women on the Move Pre-Accelerator program, as well as Maura’s journey as a startup operator and early-stage investor.
J.P. Morgan Chase and Co. proudly sponsors multiple RTSWS cohorts across the U.S.
Click HERE to view Maura’s interview.
July 14, 2022 – ROCK THE STREET, WALL STREET ANNOUNCES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
We are so excited to announce that RTSWS has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors.
New to the Board of Directors:
- Olaolu Aganga, Senior Client CIO for Endowments and Foundations, BlackRock
- Michelle Borre Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Fundamental Alternative Strategies, Invesco, Retired
- Penny Novick, Managing Director, Institutional Equity Division (“IED”), Global Co-Head of Prime Brokerage, Morgan Stanley
We’re thrilled to add these three strong female financial professionals to our Board who are committed to bringing gender and racial equity to the financial markets and are helping us expand our program to more students, cities, and schools.
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Jun 11, 2022 – MacroMinds Raises $475,000 to Support Student Education through its 2022 Investment Symposium
MacroMinds, a foundation launched to support student education, announced that its 2022 investment symposium has raised $475,000. The event drew more than 60 sponsors and 200 attendees. The net proceeds support three beneficiaries, Rock the Street Wall Street, Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC and The Valerie Fund, helping them execute on their important missions. “Our theme for the event was Causes, Content and Collaboration”, said Dean Curnutt, the founder of the MacroMinds Foundation. “On all three counts, the symposium was a resounding success. We are sincerely thankful to our sponsors, speakers and moderators for their contributions.”
May 4, 2022 – Rock the Street, Wall Street: Inspiring female students to pursue finance careers
The financial industry has traditionally been primarily a male enterprise, but that is about to change. Since 2013, a financial and investment literacy program for female and nonbinary high school students known as Rock the Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) has been working tirelessly to inspire young women to pursue careers in finance.
March 23, 2022 – Arnerich Massena Sponsors Rock The Street, Wall Street Program to Inspire Girls’ Interest in Finance
Arnerich Massena is proud to announce its sponsorship of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, bringing the financial and investment literacy program for high school girls to Grant High School in Portland, Oregon.
Arnerich Massena is the inaugural Oregon sponsor of the program, making this the first time that Rock The Street, Wall Street will be available locally.
Financial and investment education program promoting women in finance the first in Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (August 16, 2021)—This school year, Hancock Whitney is helping grow “girl power” exponentially by bringing the street—Wall Street, that is—to the classroom through a first-in-the-state financial and investment literacy program for girls at Gulfport High School.
Hancock Whitney is the exclusive sponsor of Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) at Gulfport High School. A Nashville, Tennessee, based nonprofit, RTSWS provides financial and investment education focused on creating interest in banking and finance careers among diverse populations of female students. The business/education partnership between Hancock Whitney and Gulfport High marks the first time Rock The Street, Wall Street has been available in Mississippi.
“Many girls opt out of math at an early age without considering a financial career because they don’t always have real-world role models. We’re proud to participate in this Rock The Street, Wall Street partnership with Gulfport High School to connect girls with successful female finance professionals on our Hancock Whitney team who can teach and mentor based on their own knowledge and experiences,” said Hancock Whitney Mississippi President Emory Mayfield. “The program also aligns with Hancock Whitney Financial Cents, our comprehensive financial education program based on a lifelong learning philosophy.” READ MORE
April 21, 2021 – Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson Named FWSF Woman of the Year for Helping Women Break the Glass Ceiling in Finance
Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), a 400-member organization of professionals in finance and financial services, today named Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton, their 2021 Financial Woman of the Year (FWOTY), honoring her as a changemaker who has not only reached the top position at one of the world’s leading global investment firms, but also has helped other women in finance break through the glass ceiling.
Under Johnson’s leadership, Franklin Templeton is advancing its efforts toward achieving gender equality in the financial services industry. In addition to increasing the number of partnerships with organizations that encourage young women to consider the financial services industry, such as Girls Who Invest; and Rock the Street, Wall Street, she is also passionate about investing in women-owned businesses. Johnson serves as an advisor to venture capital firm Shatter Fund LLC, which works to make meaningful impact in connecting female entrepreneurs and minority founders with access to capital, networks and markets.
April 7, 2021 – FirstBank Joins With Rock The Street, Wall Street To Increase Financial Literacy, Interest in Banking Careers Among Young Female Students
FirstBank is joining forces with Rock The Street, Wall Street in support of the nonprofit organization’s mission to increase interest among female high school students in pursuing careers in banking and finance and to improve their overall financial literacy skills.
FirstBank President and CEO Chris Holmes kicked off the partnership by presenting a check to Ashley Leftwich, Partner Engagement Manager of Rock The Street, Wall Street. The presentation was made as part of Tennessee Financial Literacy Week, held this year April 5–9.
The organization was founded in Nashville, Tenn., by CEO Maura Cunningham in 2013, and since that time, it has established programs in 17 cities across the country and will see significant growth in the 2021–22 academic year. Rock The Street, Wall Street provides a yearlong financial and investment literacy program for girls, and uses female volunteers to teach financial education and make presentations about career opportunities to high school girls in under-represented communities.
“Rock The Street, Wall Street is honored to begin our relationship with first-time sponsor FirstBank for the 2021–22 academic year,” Cunningham said. “Many girls adjust their college searches and their career direction after completing our program, and FirstBank will help to change the trajectories for many high school girls in Nashville.”
March 31, 2021 – Franklin Templeton Sponsors LPGA Star Nelly Korda
SAN MATEO, Calif.- Franklin Templeton today announced its sponsorship of Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) star Nelly Korda, winner of the LPGA’s Gainbridge Tournament. Korda will feature the Franklin Templeton logo on her apparel during all LPGA golf tournaments across North America, Asia and Europe, beginning at this week’s ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, CA. Franklin Templeton has also sponsored Jessica Korda, LPGA veteran and Nelly Korda’s sister, since 2014.
“I am excited to partner with Franklin Templeton to help generate visibility for their global brand during my travels for the LPGA Tour,” said Korda. “I’m proud to be associated with an industry leader and a champion of many initiatives to create opportunities for women and girls, such as Girls Who Invest and Rock The Street, Wall Street that work with female students to bring more women into finance.”
March 22, 2021 – Rocking Wall Street with WIN
This past year, CME Group Foundation partnered with Rock the Street, Wall Street, a national organization that leverages women volunteers to teach financial education and career opportunities to high school girls in under-represented communities. The Foundation enlisted CME Group’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) employee networking group to find employee mentors for the teenagers. The group recently wrapped up the last session of their fall program and are thrilled to report that the students improved their financial and investment literacy skills by 80%.
A kickoff event for the upcoming spring program was held in early February to introduce the new students to their WIN mentors. Students also had an opportunity to hear firsthand accounts about what it’s like to work at the company and in the financial industry.
March 11, 2021 – State Farm® Presents Rock The Street, Wall Street with a $15,000 Grant
Rock The Street, Wall Street is the recipient of a $15,000 grant from State Farm Insurance. The grant will be used to include approximately 20-30 Middle Tennessee high school girls in the Rock The Street, Wall Street year-long academic program during the 2021-2022 academic year.
This is the sixth year State Farm has awarded Rock The Street, Wall Street with a grant. Through the RTSWS program, State Farm agents are provided with the opportunity to get involved in the local community and mentor high school students.
“We are thrilled to partner once again with State Farm in Tennessee. Over the years we’ve come to know their agents and likewise they have come to know us in the Middle Tennessee area. Each of their agents are making an impact on our students’ financial futures. We hope to continue and to grow our relationship with State Farm throughout the country,” said Maura Cunningham, Founder and CEO of Rock The Street, Wall Street.
“State Farm is proud to once again financially support Rock the Street, Wall Street,” said Judy McConkey, Corporate Responsibility Analyst for State Farm. “Part of our mission is to help people realize their dreams. That is why we support RTSWS’s efforts to help Middle Tennessee high school students realize their dreams through financial literacy and economic empowerment.”
March 10, 2021 – Rising Together: Celebrating 30 Years of Supporting Women Financial Advisors
30 years ago, a handful of women in financial advisory and institutional sales roles at Dain Bosworth – now RBC Wealth Management US – started a grassroots movement to improve the opportunities for women within the firm and the industry. This year is an anniversary of progress and momentum.
Three decades later, the Women’s Association of Financial Advisors (WAFA) has grown from a small group of women to an RBC Employee Resource Group (ERG) of over 300 members. And although times have changed and progress has been made, there is still work to do. As such, WAFA’s mission remains unwavering – to support the recruitment, retention, productivity and advancement of women financial advisors and branch directors.
September 16, 2020 – Diamond Hill Capital Management in partnership with Johnson Investment Counsel today announced their sponsorship of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS). This sponsorship will bring RTSWS’s financial and investment literacy program for high school girls to The Metro Early College High School in Columbus, Ohio, and is the first time RTSWS will be available in Columbus. READ MORE
August 26, 2020 – Rock the Street, Wall Street is pleased to attend The Investment Diversity Exchange (TIDE) inaugural virtual conference for leaders and decision-makers in the investment industry. TIDE brings together movers and shakers to address challenges that the industry faces today. From gender imbalance to fundraising, to emerging markets and geopolitical issues, the experts offer insights and solutions. The conference blends together dynamic panel discussions, inspirational keynotes, and networking opportunities in a unique 3-day event. You can RSVP here.
August 18, 2020 – Invesco Releases 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlighting Progress and Renewed Focus. “Through Invesco’s U.S. corporate sponsorship with Rock The Street, Wall Street at Stuyvesant High School, female executives from across Invesco led weekly classroom-based workshops and will provide ongoing mentorship. As a result of Invesco’s efforts there has been a 68% increase in financial literacy among Stuyvesant students and 93% of students indicate they are likely to pursue a major or minor in either finance or economics.” Read more here.
July 24, 2020 –Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE: WDR) today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Rock The Street Wall Street (RTSWS) to include a high school in the Kansas City Public Schools district. As Waddell & Reed Financial continues to broaden its outreach, education and diversity & inclusion initiatives, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy becomes the second school, along with Shawnee Mission North High School, that the Company is partnering with through RTSWS to offer a financial and investment literacy program for female high school students. Read more here.
July 15, 2020 - Founder and CEO Maura Cunningham talks with Kiana Danial (aka Invest Diva) about why girls lose interest in STEM careers, basic math, and finance so early on. They also discuss the differences between Middle Eastern, Japanese and American cultures when it comes to math and finance. A truly entertaining and informative listen!
June 25, 2020 — We are excited to officially announce the newest members of the board for Rock The Street, Wall Street. We encourage you to help us spread the news by sharing with your respective networks. Click here to find the press release.
June 5, 2020 – “Start Her Small To Think Big” Kristen Kimmell, head of advisor recruiting and field marketing at RBC Wealth Management-U.S., speaks with Maura Cunningham, founder of Rock The Street, Wall Street. Read more here.
March 10, 2020 – Honda is proud to support Rock The Street, Wall Street in its mission to inspire high school girls to pursue careers in finance.
January 28, 2020 – RTSWS, a program founded by Maura Cunningham, is inspiring young girls across the country to embrace their interest in math. NBC’s Savannah Sellers sat down with Cunningham to learn more about the her mission to provide mentorship and real-life skills. https://www.today.com/video/program-connects-young-girls-to-mentors-that-foster-love-of-math-77702213705
January 16, 2020 – Rock The Street, Wall Street is working with more than 20 organizations across the U.S. to facilitate mentorship relationships between high school girls and female financial professionals. Read more…
December 6, 2019 – Rock The Street, Wall Street and Founder Maura Cunningham are mentioned in the Washington Post’s article, “Wall Street says it cares about diversity. But most big banks won’t share complete workforce data.” Read the article…
November 26, 2019 – Bringing financial literacy to teenage girls through Rock the Street, Wall Street – Advisers are desperately needed in the nation’s schools to teach students, or to help instructors teach students, about personal finance, according to program founder Maura Cunningham. Watch the video…
November 19, 2019 – Invesco Ltd., the global independent investment management firm, announced its sponsorship of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, which supports the development of financial literacy programs for high school girls. Read more…
November 5, 2019 – CFA Society Louisiana Brings Financial Literacy Program For High School Girls To New Orleans. CFA Society Louisiana Sponsors Rock The Street, Wall Street Program to Inspire Girls’ Interest in Finance. Read more…
October 22, 2019 – Brown Brothers Harriman’s Women and Wealth Magazine features a profile on RTSWS Founder and CEO, Maura Cunningham. The article, “Five Questions with Maura Cunningham,” covers everything from Maura’s own experience in finance, to what RTSWS is doing to bring more women into financial services. Read it here…
August 5, 2019 – Rock The Street, Wall Street continues its rapid growth, kicking off a brand new school year with a record number of schools partners and cities. Read more…
July 30, 2019 – Art Steinmetz, former Chairman, President and CEO of Oppenheimer Funds, joins the board of Rock The Street, Wall Street. Read more…
June 26, 2019 – Labaton Sucharow to Host Second Annual Institutional Investing in Women and Minority-Led Investment Firms Event. The 2019 program will continue to explore the important topic of how institutional investors can invest in and build relationships with women and minority-led investment firms. Read the article…
March 27, 2019 – 26th Annual Women’s Bond Club Merit Award Dinner Celebrating Achievements of Female Leaders and Rising Stars in Finance. The Women’s Bond Club’s two most prestigious awards for exceptional leadership in the financial services industry will go to Ellen R. Alemany of CIT Group and Maura K. Cunningham of Rock The Street, Wall Street. Read more…
March 8, 2019 – Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. announced its new partnership with Rock The Street, Wall Street, bringing the financial literacy program to Kansas City for the first time. Read more…
February 19, 2019 – Rock the Street, Wall Street welcomes new board member. Read more…
January 11, 2019 – A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization RTSWS. Read more…
December 10, 2018 – Leticia Ordaz from KCRA in Sacramento reports from CalSTRS during the C.K. McClatchy High School and Rosemont High School “Wall Street Experience” field trip. Watch…
Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January 1, 2019.
October 24, 2018 – An Omaha news reporter covers RTSWS at TD Ameritrade as Burke High School students hear from experts in the financial field. Watch…
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Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January 1, 2019.
RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham discusses the nonprofit high school program she started, why it is needed and how it is making change as part of a MarketsWiki Education series.
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October 19, 2018 – RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham joins a panel on the changing face of philanthropy, facilitated by Rebecca Meyer, Consultant at Relative Solutions, with contributions from Kim Laughton, President of Schwab Charitable, and Walter Sweet, Senior Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Read more…
September 6, 2018 – Meg Modic’s Facebook Live interview with RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham for Nasdaq’s Sustainability Series which provides a forum for organizations working on issues centered on sustainability, corporate responsibility, diversity and volunteerism.
August 26, 2018 – RTSWS board member Meredith Jones gave a TEDx talk in 2018 on “creating luck” in which she highlights the importance of creating luck for others, and why programs like RTSWS can be pivotal in girls’ lives.
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May 7, 2018 – RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham and RTSWS Board Member Judy Ricketts, Managing Director at TD Ameritrade – Head of Investor Services and JJ Kinahan, host of Real Talk discuss the importance of educating girls on how to manage their own money and on getting more women into financial sector careers. Watch…
Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January 1, 2019.
October 15, 2017 – New York Business Journalist Alicia McElhaney features RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham on her weekly newsletter and website. Read more…
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December 9, 2016 – Reporting by Jennifer Pagliara from The Tennessean explores the need to see women who are succeeding in finance with RTSWS. Read more…
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Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January sas1, 2019.
December 8, 2016 – RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham and Nasdaq’s Meg Modic discuss the mission of RTSWS, what’s coming up, and how you can bring a chapter to your city.
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Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January sas1, 2019.
December 2, 2016 – RTSWS Rings The Nasdaq Closing Bell at Nasdaq in Times Square in NYC.
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A lot of women believe that working with numbers may be too challenging for them, when the reverse is actually true. Thankfully, there are organizations like Rock The Street, Wall Street that aim to show young girls and women just how fun finance can be. Read more…
November 8, 2016 – Girls from William Cullen Bryant High School in New York visit NASDAQ thanks to a financial literacy program offered by RTSWS. Read more…
November 7, 2016 – Girls ‘Rock The Street’: CFP Board Center for Financial Planning to introduce financial planning careers to high school girls. Read more…
November 2, 2016 – The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning and RTSWS partner to narrow the gender gap in financial planning with programs for girls in high school, introducing them to careers in financial planning by teaching lifelong financial skills. Read more...
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November 2, 2016 – CFP Board Center for Financial Planning and RTSWS partner to attract more female CFPs. Read more…
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November 2, 2016 – CFP Board, ‘Rock the Street’ launch career program for high school girls; program is designed to raise awareness of financial planning as a career. Read more…
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November 1, 2016 – RTSWS was invited to The White House Conference on Inclusive STEM Education for being a leader in the field of underrepresented populations in STEM. Read more…
June 7, 2016 – RTSWS Meredith Jones blogs about the five P’s of gender parity: pipeline, parenting, presence, pay and promotion. Read more…
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January 13, 2014 – Nashville nonprofit shows girls how they can rock Wall Street someday. Read more…
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December 28, 2013 – A Nashville non-profit aims to shrink Wall Street’s gender gap. Read more…
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April 21, 2021 – Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson Named FWSF Woman of the Year for Helping Women Break the Glass Ceiling in Finance
Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), a 400-member organization of professionals in finance and financial services, today named Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton, their 2021 Financial Woman of the Year (FWOTY), honoring her as a changemaker who has not only reached the top position at one of the world’s leading global investment firms, but also has helped other women in finance break through the glass ceiling.
Under Johnson’s leadership, Franklin Templeton is advancing its efforts toward achieving gender equality in the financial services industry. In addition to increasing the number of partnerships with organizations that encourage young women to consider the financial services industry, such as Girls Who Invest; and Rock the Street, Wall Street, she is also passionate about investing in women-owned businesses. Johnson serves as an advisor to venture capital firm Shatter Fund LLC, which works to make meaningful impact in connecting female entrepreneurs and minority founders with access to capital, networks and markets.
April 7, 2021 – FirstBank Joins With Rock The Street, Wall Street To Increase Financial Literacy, Interest in Banking Careers Among Young Female Students
FirstBank is joining forces with Rock The Street, Wall Street in support of the nonprofit organization’s mission to increase interest among female high school students in pursuing careers in banking and finance and to improve their overall financial literacy skills.
FirstBank President and CEO Chris Holmes kicked off the partnership by presenting a check to Ashley Leftwich, Partner Engagement Manager of Rock The Street, Wall Street. The presentation was made as part of Tennessee Financial Literacy Week, held this year April 5–9.
The organization was founded in Nashville, Tenn., by CEO Maura Cunningham in 2013, and since that time, it has established programs in 17 cities across the country and will see significant growth in the 2021–22 academic year. Rock The Street, Wall Street provides a yearlong financial and investment literacy program for girls, and uses female volunteers to teach financial education and make presentations about career opportunities to high school girls in under-represented communities.
“Rock The Street, Wall Street is honored to begin our relationship with first-time sponsor FirstBank for the 2021–22 academic year,” Cunningham said. “Many girls adjust their college searches and their career direction after completing our program, and FirstBank will help to change the trajectories for many high school girls in Nashville.”
March 31, 2021 – Franklin Templeton Sponsors LPGA Star Nelly Korda
SAN MATEO, Calif.- Franklin Templeton today announced its sponsorship of Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) star Nelly Korda, winner of the LPGA’s Gainbridge Tournament. Korda will feature the Franklin Templeton logo on her apparel during all LPGA golf tournaments across North America, Asia and Europe, beginning at this week’s ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, CA. Franklin Templeton has also sponsored Jessica Korda, LPGA veteran and Nelly Korda’s sister, since 2014.
“I am excited to partner with Franklin Templeton to help generate visibility for their global brand during my travels for the LPGA Tour,” said Korda. “I’m proud to be associated with an industry leader and a champion of many initiatives to create opportunities for women and girls, such as Girls Who Invest and Rock The Street, Wall Street that work with female students to bring more women into finance.”
March 22, 2021 – Rocking Wall Street with WIN
This past year, CME Group Foundation partnered with Rock the Street, Wall Street, a national organization that leverages women volunteers to teach financial education and career opportunities to high school girls in under-represented communities. The Foundation enlisted CME Group’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) employee networking group to find employee mentors for the teenagers. The group recently wrapped up the last session of their fall program and are thrilled to report that the students improved their financial and investment literacy skills by 80%.
A kickoff event for the upcoming spring program was held in early February to introduce the new students to their WIN mentors. Students also had an opportunity to hear firsthand accounts about what it’s like to work at the company and in the financial industry.
March 11, 2021 – State Farm® Presents Rock The Street, Wall Street with a $15,000 Grant
Rock The Street, Wall Street is the recipient of a $15,000 grant from State Farm Insurance. The grant will be used to include approximately 20-30 Middle Tennessee high school girls in the Rock The Street, Wall Street year-long academic program during the 2021-2022 academic year.
This is the sixth year State Farm has awarded Rock The Street, Wall Street with a grant. Through the RTSWS program, State Farm agents are provided with the opportunity to get involved in the local community and mentor high school students.
“We are thrilled to partner once again with State Farm in Tennessee. Over the years we’ve come to know their agents and likewise they have come to know us in the Middle Tennessee area. Each of their agents are making an impact on our students’ financial futures. We hope to continue and to grow our relationship with State Farm throughout the country,” said Maura Cunningham, Founder and CEO of Rock The Street, Wall Street.
“State Farm is proud to once again financially support Rock the Street, Wall Street,” said Judy McConkey, Corporate Responsibility Analyst for State Farm. “Part of our mission is to help people realize their dreams. That is why we support RTSWS’s efforts to help Middle Tennessee high school students realize their dreams through financial literacy and economic empowerment.”
March 10, 2021 – Rising Together: Celebrating 30 Years of Supporting Women Financial Advisors
30 years ago, a handful of women in financial advisory and institutional sales roles at Dain Bosworth – now RBC Wealth Management US – started a grassroots movement to improve the opportunities for women within the firm and the industry. This year is an anniversary of progress and momentum.
Three decades later, the Women’s Association of Financial Advisors (WAFA) has grown from a small group of women to an RBC Employee Resource Group (ERG) of over 300 members. And although times have changed and progress has been made, there is still work to do. As such, WAFA’s mission remains unwavering – to support the recruitment, retention, productivity and advancement of women financial advisors and branch directors.
January 22, 2021 – An RTSWS alumna who now attends Cornell University is bringing the organizations together for a wonderful career preparedness event that took place January 16-17. 33 RTSWS students attended.
October 3, 2020 – Rock The Street, Wall Street, a nonprofit organization that provides a year-long financial and investment literacy program for girls, is expanding its footprint to 31 high schools across 18 U.S. cities for the 2020-21 academic year. Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) also launched a new job/internship portal for its students and alumnae that allows RTSWS sponsors to post opportunities, strengthening the support structure for girls interested in pursuing finance careers. READ MORE
September 16, 2020 – Diamond Hill Capital Management in partnership with Johnson Investment Counsel today announced their sponsorship of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS). This sponsorship will bring RTSWS’s financial and investment literacy program for high school girls to The Metro Early College High School in Columbus, Ohio, and is the first time RTSWS will be available in Columbus. READ MORE
August 26, 2020 – Rock the Street, Wall Street is pleased to attend The Investment Diversity Exchange (TIDE) inaugural virtual conference for leaders and decision-makers in the investment industry. TIDE brings together movers and shakers to address challenges that the industry faces today. From gender imbalance to fundraising, to emerging markets and geopolitical issues, the experts offer insights and solutions. The conference blends together dynamic panel discussions, inspirational keynotes, and networking opportunities in a unique 3-day event. You can RSVP here.
August 18, 2020 – Invesco Releases 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlighting Progress and Renewed Focus. “Through Invesco’s U.S. corporate sponsorship with Rock The Street, Wall Street at Stuyvesant High School, female executives from across Invesco led weekly classroom-based workshops and will provide ongoing mentorship. As a result of Invesco’s efforts there has been a 68% increase in financial literacy among Stuyvesant students and 93% of students indicate they are likely to pursue a major or minor in either finance or economics.” Read more here.
July 24, 2020 –Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (NYSE: WDR) today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Rock The Street Wall Street (RTSWS) to include a high school in the Kansas City Public Schools district. As Waddell & Reed Financial continues to broaden its outreach, education and diversity & inclusion initiatives, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy becomes the second school, along with Shawnee Mission North High School, that the Company is partnering with through RTSWS to offer a financial and investment literacy program for female high school students. Read more here.
July 15, 2020 - Founder and CEO Maura Cunningham talks with Kiana Danial (aka Invest Diva) about why girls lose interest in STEM careers, basic math, and finance so early on. They also discuss the differences between Middle Eastern, Japanese and American cultures when it comes to math and finance. A truly entertaining and informative listen!
June 25, 2020 — We are excited to officially announce the newest members of the board for Rock The Street, Wall Street. We encourage you to help us spread the news by sharing with your respective networks. Click here to find the press release.
June 5, 2020 – “Start Her Small To Think Big” Kristen Kimmell, head of advisor recruiting and field marketing at RBC Wealth Management-U.S., speaks with Maura Cunningham, founder of Rock The Street, Wall Street. Read more here.
March 10, 2020 – Honda is proud to support Rock The Street, Wall Street in its mission to inspire high school girls to pursue careers in finance.
January 28, 2020 – RTSWS, a program founded by Maura Cunningham, is inspiring young girls across the country to embrace their interest in math. NBC’s Savannah Sellers sat down with Cunningham to learn more about the her mission to provide mentorship and real-life skills. https://www.today.com/video/program-connects-young-girls-to-mentors-that-foster-love-of-math-77702213705
January 16, 2020 – Rock The Street, Wall Street is working with more than 20 organizations across the U.S. to facilitate mentorship relationships between high school girls and female financial professionals. Read more…
December 6, 2019 – Rock The Street, Wall Street and Founder Maura Cunningham are mentioned in the Washington Post’s article, “Wall Street says it cares about diversity. But most big banks won’t share complete workforce data.” Read the article…
November 26, 2019 – Bringing financial literacy to teenage girls through Rock the Street, Wall Street – Advisers are desperately needed in the nation’s schools to teach students, or to help instructors teach students, about personal finance, according to program founder Maura Cunningham. Watch the video…
November 19, 2019 – Invesco Ltd., the global independent investment management firm, announced its sponsorship of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, which supports the development of financial literacy programs for high school girls. Read more…
November 5, 2019 – CFA Society Louisiana Brings Financial Literacy Program For High School Girls To New Orleans. CFA Society Louisiana Sponsors Rock The Street, Wall Street Program to Inspire Girls’ Interest in Finance. Read more…
October 22, 2019 – Brown Brothers Harriman’s Women and Wealth Magazine features a profile on RTSWS Founder and CEO, Maura Cunningham. The article, “Five Questions with Maura Cunningham,” covers everything from Maura’s own experience in finance, to what RTSWS is doing to bring more women into financial services. Read it here…
August 5, 2019 – Rock The Street, Wall Street continues its rapid growth, kicking off a brand new school year with a record number of schools partners and cities. Read more…
July 30, 2019 – Art Steinmetz, former Chairman, President and CEO of Oppenheimer Funds, joins the board of Rock The Street, Wall Street. Read more…
June 26, 2019 – Labaton Sucharow to Host Second Annual Institutional Investing in Women and Minority-Led Investment Firms Event. The 2019 program will continue to explore the important topic of how institutional investors can invest in and build relationships with women and minority-led investment firms. Read the article…
March 27, 2019 – 26th Annual Women’s Bond Club Merit Award Dinner Celebrating Achievements of Female Leaders and Rising Stars in Finance. The Women’s Bond Club’s two most prestigious awards for exceptional leadership in the financial services industry will go to Ellen R. Alemany of CIT Group and Maura K. Cunningham of Rock The Street, Wall Street. Read more…
March 8, 2019 – Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. announced its new partnership with Rock The Street, Wall Street, bringing the financial literacy program to Kansas City for the first time. Read more…
February 19, 2019 – Rock the Street, Wall Street welcomes new board member. Read more…
January 11, 2019 – A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization RTSWS. Read more…
December 10, 2018 – Leticia Ordaz from KCRA in Sacramento reports from CalSTRS during the C.K. McClatchy High School and Rosemont High School “Wall Street Experience” field trip. Watch…
Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January 1, 2019.
October 24, 2018 – An Omaha news reporter covers RTSWS at TD Ameritrade as Burke High School students hear from experts in the financial field. Watch…
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Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January 1, 2019.
RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham discusses the nonprofit high school program she started, why it is needed and how it is making change as part of a MarketsWiki Education series.
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October 19, 2018 – RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham joins a panel on the changing face of philanthropy, facilitated by Rebecca Meyer, Consultant at Relative Solutions, with contributions from Kim Laughton, President of Schwab Charitable, and Walter Sweet, Senior Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Read more…
September 6, 2018 – Meg Modic’s Facebook Live interview with RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham for Nasdaq’s Sustainability Series which provides a forum for organizations working on issues centered on sustainability, corporate responsibility, diversity and volunteerism.
August 26, 2018 – RTSWS board member Meredith Jones gave a TEDx talk in 2018 on “creating luck” in which she highlights the importance of creating luck for others, and why programs like RTSWS can be pivotal in girls’ lives.
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May 7, 2018 – RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham and RTSWS Board Member Judy Ricketts, Managing Director at TD Ameritrade – Head of Investor Services and JJ Kinahan, host of Real Talk discuss the importance of educating girls on how to manage their own money and on getting more women into financial sector careers. Watch…
Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January 1, 2019.
October 15, 2017 – New York Business Journalist Alicia McElhaney features RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham on her weekly newsletter and website. Read more…
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December 9, 2016 – Reporting by Jennifer Pagliara from The Tennessean explores the need to see women who are succeeding in finance with RTSWS. Read more…
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Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January sas1, 2019.
December 8, 2016 – RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham and Nasdaq’s Meg Modic discuss the mission of RTSWS, what’s coming up, and how you can bring a chapter to your city.
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Jan. 11, 2019: A trio of influential women in finance join the board of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street, effective January sas1, 2019.
December 2, 2016 – RTSWS Rings The Nasdaq Closing Bell at Nasdaq in Times Square in NYC.
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A lot of women believe that working with numbers may be too challenging for them, when the reverse is actually true. Thankfully, there are organizations like Rock The Street, Wall Street that aim to show young girls and women just how fun finance can be. Read more…
November 8, 2016 – Girls from William Cullen Bryant High School in New York visit NASDAQ thanks to a financial literacy program offered by RTSWS. Read more…
November 7, 2016 – Girls ‘Rock The Street’: CFP Board Center for Financial Planning to introduce financial planning careers to high school girls. Read more…
November 2, 2016 – The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning and RTSWS partner to narrow the gender gap in financial planning with programs for girls in high school, introducing them to careers in financial planning by teaching lifelong financial skills. Read more...
CFP Board Center for Financial Planning and Rock the Street, Wall Street partner to attract more female CFPs.ore…
November 2, 2016 – CFP Board Center for Financial Planning and RTSWS partner to attract more female CFPs. Read more…
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November 2, 2016 – CFP Board, ‘Rock the Street’ launch career program for high school girls; program is designed to raise awareness of financial planning as a career. Read more…
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November 1, 2016 – RTSWS was invited to The White House Conference on Inclusive STEM Education for being a leader in the field of underrepresented populations in STEM. Read more…
June 7, 2016 – RTSWS Meredith Jones blogs about the five P’s of gender parity: pipeline, parenting, presence, pay and promotion. Read more…
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January 13, 2014 – Nashville nonprofit shows girls how they can rock Wall Street someday. Read more…
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December 28, 2013 – A Nashville non-profit aims to shrink Wall Street’s gender gap. Read more…
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