Title:Tricia Hwang Connerly (C’95, Parent’28): Women of Georgetown Alumni Spotlight

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Tricia Hwang Connerly (C’95, Parent’28)

What is your favorite Georgetown memory?

Cooking with my Village A roommates to routinely host family style dinners with friends in our rooftop apartment.

What is the biggest impact Georgetown has had on your personal or professional life?

Meeting my husband Eric (SFS ‘93)!

What excited you most about leading the Women of Georgetown Initiative and being a part of the inaugural Board?

I am regularly inspired by the extraordinary women of Georgetown and their unique paths. Having the opportunity to develop ways to connect and strengthen the ties of this particular Hoya community is very exciting to me. Gathering women who may share one thing in common but are otherwise diverse in their ages, professions and interests is something I’ve enjoyed working on in other contexts. Wonderful things happen when we bring women together and create environments for connection.

What part of the Women of Georgetown mission resonates with you the most?

Connection! I’ve felt an instant connection with each and every fellow alumna I have met through the Women of Georgetown Initiative. I especially love to create opportunities for shared experiences by women of different ages, backgrounds and interests who might not otherwise have met. Convening with fellow alumnae at the recent Women’s Forum was inspiring, energizing, and fun. I’m grateful to all the speakers and attendees alike for so generously sharing their experiences, thoughts and expertise. The openness that each person brought to the event allowed for immediate connection and a joyful environment of support. I left the weekend filled with so much pride in our amazing Hoya community.

What is the best way women can support each other?

The best way for women to support each other of course depends on the context. But to be honest, I don’t think most women need advice on the specifics of how to support one another. We tend to be pretty good at it. In my experience, women are often eager to uplift and support each other across professional, social, and personal settings. But I do think it is important to be consciously open to receiving support as well as giving it. People understand the importance of mentorship in their careers. But other types of support, often very informal, can also be tremendously important professionally and personally. During certain stages in life, women can become so wrapped up in supporting and caring for others that they don’t have the bandwidth to address their own need for support. It’s important to make space not only to support others, but also to accept and tap into the sources of support that are ready and waiting for you.