The Women's Institute at Russell Sage College

05/04/2026

Congratulations to two of our Women’s Institute Ambassadors Adrianna and Zaynah💚 They both presented their research at undergraduate research day on April 29th📚

04/13/2026

Capital District Feminist Studies Conference held during Women’s History Month at Russell Sage College was a great success. Such a pleasure to see Noora Ahmed, former Denise Taber Finard ’80 Women’s Institute Ambassador present her research, Characteristics of Sexual Choking/Strangulation Among Female College Students.  Thanks to the Ambassadors who assisted in conference registration, Lizzy Mastrantuono, Jackie Coviello, Julianna Strobeck and all others who attended.  Shout out to Chutria Lallman.

04/13/2026

A day rooted in history, sisterhood, and action.

Our Russell Sage Ambassadors visited Seneca Falls to engage with the history of the women’s rights movement, including a tour of the National Women’s History Museum and participation in an organized activist protest.

Here are some quotes from our ambassadors and alumnae:

“Today was an incredible day of centering women and celebrating history that is so important to us, it was an extra bonus to meet Sage alums, and practice our protesting skills in front of the Women’s History Museum!” – Elizabeth Mastrantuono

“I had a wonderful time learning about the key figures who helped shape the Declaration of Sentiments. The tour of the site where the first women’s rights convention occurred was really inspiring. The trip was even more powerful when we got to join a protest; it was really meaningful to honor womens’ history with action!” – Zaynah Dominique Aparece

“First of all it was wonderful to be able to share such an important and magical place with my Sage sisterhood and my granddaughter. It also proves that many things have not changed since the 1840’s and we still have a lot to do for our rights. We are still fighting.” – Paula Harris (alumnae)

04/13/2026

March was Bring on the Spectrum (BOTS) Girl Empowerment Month, and our ambassadors had the pleasure of joining them for one of their events on March 29th.
During this event, guest speaker Christina Arangio shared, “Confidence is learned. Mirror those you admire.”
After an insightful presentation by the guest speaker, the ambassadors had the opportunity to offer peer support and mentoring to the girls as they decorated mirrors and to reflect on their attributes, such as strength, confidence, and personal power.

04/03/2026

March is Bring on the Spectrum (BOTS) Girl Empowerment Month, and our ambassadors had the pleasure of joining them for one of their events on March 29th.
During this event, guest speaker Christina Arangio shared, “Confidence is learned. Mirror those you admire.”
After an insightful presentation by the guest speaker, the ambassadors had the opportunity to offer peer support and mentoring to the girls as they decorated mirrors and to reflect on their attributes, such as strength, confidence, and personal power.

04/03/2026

We are excited to welcome Marcella Falquez next Wednesday at the Women's Institute Ambassadors meeting!

03/31/2026

The Denise Taber Finard '80 Women's Institute at RSC is proud to have sponsored the Menopause Reimagined Conference last Friday on the Troy campus.

03/30/2026

Sharing values🌎💚🙌 ’

03/27/2026

03/26/2026

✨ Meet Our Ambassadors! ✨

We’re proud to introduce the incredible student ambassadors of the Denis Taber Finard ’80 Women’s Institute — a group of driven, passionate, and inspiring leaders dedicated to empowering women, building community, and creating meaningful change on campus and beyond.

These ambassadors represent the heart of our mission: leadership, advocacy, confidence, and connection.💚💙