Trailblazer Stories: In Her Own Words — A Conversation with Marta Ronquillo–Newhart
Some mentors enter your life quietly but leave a lasting mark that echoes in every room you step into. For me, that person is Marta Newhart ...
Back in the Matrix: A Scholarship Alum’s Return to the Most Glamorous Day in Communications
I’ll be honest with you—when I got the news back in 2021 that I’d been awarded a New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) scholarship, my first thought wasn’t about networking or career growth or even the life-changing opportunities ahead ...
Navigating Sustainability Communications During Uncertain Times
The sustainability field is experiencing a major inflection point. With rapid developments in environmental policy and corporate action, the foundation upon which sustainability visions and programs were built has begun to shift—and it appears little will settle any time soon ...
The Road to Oz: Building an Emerald City for the 55th Matrix Awards
Before a single sparkly heel clicked down the red carpet and the Ziegfeld Ballroom glowed emerald, the real magic was still being made. Only a few hours ahead of the 55th annual Matrix Awards, a crew of behind-the-curtain wizards were ...
Francesca Larson: On the Importance of Empathy in the Workplace
On the latest episode of NYWICI’s WomenHeard podcast, host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich speaks with Francesca Larson, a former NYWICI scholarship recipient and the founder and CEO of creative and technology agency Studio Mosaic ...
Why Diversity in Communications Matters and How We Can Do Better
In the communications industry, words are our tools. We know how to craft narratives, shape perceptions, and build brands. However, when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), the conversation has changed, and we must also change ...
