Rung’s News & Updates
Rung Member Spotlight: Beth Greco
Beth Greco has been a member of Rung from the very beginning and has grown leaps and bounds thanks to her journey at Rung. She's sharing her story of reinvention in hopes of inspiring others. On her Rung journey Rung has helped me in so many ways. I have felt myself...
A Letter from Our President-Refocusing for Impact
By Leslie Gill, President, Rung for Women Dear Rung Supporters, St. Louis has officially entered the autumn season, and we are all experiencing a natural change that is beautiful to witness. As the green leaves will soon turn brown, orange, and yellow, I marvel at the...
We’re Celebrating International Women’s Day with a Rally Cry – Girls Just Wanna Get Paid
By Leslie Gill, President, Rung for Women The gender pay gap is real and keeps women from earning what they deserve. Our organization exists to identify and employ solutions to the systemic economic, social, and health barriers preventing women from creating...
Rung Member Q&A: Sydney Goes From Hourly to Salary
“Being confident in the things I’m interested in and asking for what I want – Rung has instilled. Anything that you think about you can get it. If you’re taking those steps to get to where you want to be, you’re going to get there. Just have patience and keep working...
Geospatial Training Program Launches at Rung for Women
At Rung for Women, we are all about more women making more money. That's why our initiative with Maryville University to create a Geospatial Analyst Training Program is a perfect job readiness program that will help women start earning a living wage. In partnership...
Rung Rundown: Meet Our Team of In-House Therapists
The ‘Rung Rundown’ is a blog series where we ask Rung staff and volunteers five questions about themselves and their work, allowing the public a chance to get to know more about them and the impact they are making at Rung for Women. The second installation of the series introduces us to Lupe Murillo Wink, a therapist with Provident Behavioral Health, and Sarah Al-Zadjali, a therapist with Safe Connections. Both Provident Behavioral Health and Safe Connections are co-designers at Rung for Women, providing on-site mental health support to our members.
Rung Rundown: Meet Maggie Brockmeyer, Manager, Social Capital & Volunteer Programs
With this post, we kick off a new blog series called The Rung Rundown. A 'rung' is defined as a horizontal support on a ladder for a person's foot. Here at Rung for Women, we believe that every woman has the power to transform her own life. From administration to...
Inaugural Rung Welcome Weekends
During the month of March, Rung for Women has been welcoming the first 120 members into our community! Rung’s three new member ‘Welcome Weekends” kicked off on Friday, March 12 with a special event that offered members the chance to tour the campus, meet their coaching cohort and experience an inspirational program with an armchair chat between Rung Founder and Chair Ali Hogan and President Leslie Gill and a keynote delivered by Lisa Nichols.
Rung for Women Named A Top Place for Women to Work in New “Women in the Workplace” Report
“Rung for Women is honored to be recognized as a top place for women to work,” said Leslie Gill, President of Rung for Women. “Our polices and practices are an expression of our mission and values, and of our commitment to empowering women to thrive in all areas of their life.”
Rung for Women Partners With Maryville University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rung for Women Partners with Maryville University to Launch New Program to Reskill Women for Careers of the Future In the wake of pandemic, program to create newly credentialed candidates to meet employer demand for diverse talent [St. Louis,...
Meet Our New VP of Career Services
At Rung for Women, our Career Services Program is a BIG part of how we help serve our members. Our vision for the future is "women making more money." Helping members reach their full potential by unlocking their individual strength and goals, to help them to define...
Make a Difference: Volunteer with Rung
“If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” — Kofi Annan A new year may bring about joy, hope, and peace for some while it sparks fear or anxiety in others....