Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
The Wellesley College Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups that are supported by the College to provide our employees with professional and social networks. These networks connect colleagues across the Wellesley community in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Goals of ERGs:
- Align with the College’s mission of inclusive excellence
- Create inclusive and supportive spaces for employees to develop and grow
- Grow networks to connect employees across campus
- Strengthen open communication and foster new ideas
To join an ERG or for more information about a specific group, please see the contact information in the tabs below.
Current Groups:
Statement of purpose: Our vision is to create and promote an open and inclusive supportive environment for administrative Staff of Color through intentional dialogue and social gatherings. We focus on employee retention, development, and collaboration among the Staff of Color to navigate the Wellesley College community and beyond.
For more information, contact:
Staff Members of Color - staff-of-color@wellesley.edu
Statement of purpose: The LGBTQ+ ERG’s purpose is to cultivate community for LGBTQ+ employees and our allies and increase visibility for our community, create a supportive network, and support cross-campus collaboration.
For more information, contact:
Sara Ludovissy - sludovis@wellesley.edu
Jillian Amaral - ja102@wellesley.edu
Statement of purpose: This ERG has formed to provide support for faculty and staff balancing the demands of caring for children and adults while working. The group's focus is on building resilience, providing care-giving resources and strategies for self-care, and providing a supportive environment for well-being and community at Wellesley.
Please be sure to visit this page for details about a variety of upcoming webinars focused on caregiving. We hope you will join us at one of the webinars or at our next meeting.
For more information, contact:
Kelly Robinson - krobins5@wellesley.
Statement of purpose: This group of faculty and staff members identify themselves as having a disability and are interested in talking with others who identify themselves similarly.
Group format: We agree to maintain confidentiality within the group while also trying to support each other and share useful information related to disability. Feel free to actively participate or listen. No pressure. We are all there to support each other.
Meeting times: Our meetings are currently held monthly. We will be looking for an hour time slot likely at lunch time or when participants can meet.
Statement of purpose: The purpose of this ERG is to create an inclusive community among faculty and staff alumnae who are working at Wellesley. Wellesley alums bring a unique perspective to our work at the College, and this group will provide a space for us to collaborate beyond our departments and offices. Please join us!
For more information, contact: