Notre Dame's female grads have a bond of shared, unique experiences. As one of our alumni said in an article on NDWC, "ND women define success not just by how many rungs they can climb up the ladder, but also by how they realize their own potential and love their friends and family well." Let's support and inspire each other to live the most fulfilling lives possible. Our mission statement is simple, yet compelling: ND Women Connect provides Notre Dame alumnae the opportunity to: Connect - by encouraging personal and professional relationships; Nurture - by fostering personal, spiritual, and professional growth; and Give back - by helping us make valuable contributions to Notre Dame, our communities, and to causes that inspire us. The ND Women Connect initiative is administered by a rotating national board of alumnae each of whom typically also chairs her own local NDWC group. NDWC is the newest alumni affinity group recognized by the Notre Dame Alumni Association.