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Woman Up Cleveland is a Cleveland-OH non-profit 501(c)(3) with the mission of supporting women from all walks of life both personally and professionally, financially investing in the local business economy, and educating our community.
VISION
A world where every women can achieve equality and reach their full potential.
COmmuNITY
Creating a safe space for women to express themselves, explore interests, and pursue passions.
EDuCATION
Fostering new learning avenues for women to learn about themselves, others, and the opportunities available to them.
PHILANTHROPY
Supporting both individuals and organizations by contributing to their growth and success.
BuSINESS
Encouraging investment in a Cleveland-based, women-owned business network while boosting the local economy.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Each June, Woman Up Cleveland awards five scholarships (totaling $1,500 annually) to graduating seniors of high schools around the Greater Cleveland Community. Thus far, they have awarded $3,000.
Thank you to everyone who has supported and continues to support empowering the future generation of leaders.
OuR HISTORY
Sparking from this vision board that Shannon crafted, Woman Up Cleveland was born in January 2021.
We've planned 6 community events, awarded $3,000 in our local, high school scholarships, hosted 4 fundraisers, experienced a rebrand, and created a network of Cleveland women.
Our rebrand encouraged us to make it known that our organization exists for anyone that identifies as a woman, is gender-fluid, or is nonbinary.
mEET THE DuO
Executive Directors + Founders
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ALEX RuGGIERI
she/her
-Owner of Alexandra Ruggieri Photography
-Marketing Director at Aurora Meadows
FAVORITE EMPOWERING QUOTE
You are the woman of your dreams.
WHEN IN CLEVELAND...
You can find me exploring all the amazing shops, restaurants, & events that Cle has to offer.
WHY SHE DOES IT...
We live in the most amazing city filled with the most amazing women who are starting businesses, creating change, and bettering the community every single day. I am so grateful that we get to shine a light on the ladies that power not only our city, but our world.
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SHANNON BIEGA
she/her
-Software Engineer Senior at PNC Financial Services Group
-Fund Development Assistant at Coach Sam's Scholars
FAVORITE EMPOWERING QUOTE
Be your own POWER WOMAN.
WHEN IN CLEVELAND...
You can find me hiking in the Cleveland Metroparks, thrift shopping, & dining at hidden gems.
WHY SHE DOES IT...
My experiences as a female in the Computer Science classroom made me feel inferior to males, and this empowered me. As an empowered woman, I aspire to encourage women to pursue untraditional paths, defy the odds, and come out superior.
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