GIRLS WHO INVEST

As Girls Who Invest marks its 10th anniversary, we are honored by Amplify Her Foundation’s continued confidence in our mission and the measurable impact our Alumni are making across the finance industry. With Amplify Her’s partnership, we can reach even more talented women, advance them to leadership positions, and accelerate our work to transform the future of investment management.
— Katherine Jollon Colsher, President and CEO, Girls Who Invest

MISSION 

Girls Who Invest is dedicated to transforming the investment management industry by attracting and advancing women investors, changemakers, and leaders. GWI does this through tuition-free education programs for first and second-year college students. Once scholars complete their program, Girls Who Invest provides career advisory services, community building, and connections for their alumni at all stages in their careers, with a focus on long-term professional development, retention, and advancement in the fields of finance and investment management.

 
 

GRANT PURPOSE & IMPACT

Amplify Her Foundation funding supports Girls Who Invest’s mission to transform the investment management industry by increasing the number of women in portfolio management and executive leadership. Since its founding in 2015, GWI has built a robust pipeline of diverse young women prepared to thrive in finance, with over 3,200 alumni and 1,350+ internships secured at 130+ partner firms.

Girl Who Invest’s flagship Summer Intensive Program combines rigorous academic training led by top professors with guaranteed paid internships at leading investment firms. For independent learners, the Online Intensive Program offers self-paced coursework developed with Wharton Online, CFA Institute, and Wall Street Prep. Together, these programs prepare hundreds of undergraduates each year with the technical skills, confidence, and industry exposure to succeed in frontline investing roles.

Beyond training, Girls Who Invest invests in long-term career development through its Alumni Career Institute, which offers mentorship, professional development, and community support at every stage, from entry-level to mid-career advancement. Programs like Investor Circles and the Investor Leadership Program provide alumni with executive coaching, peer networks, and pathways to leadership.

With Amplify Her Foundation’s support, Girls Who Invest continues to eliminate barriers to entry, expand alumni services, and cultivate a more inclusive, representative future for the finance industry.

 
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