ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT: Women in action After
Anastasiya
Tsoy Class of 2014 BALI has always given a pathway for young women and girls to succeed, and achieve their goals. Anastasiya Tsoy, MA a 2014 BALI grad, is nothing short of a perfect example of this. As one of the oldest BALI members in her class, Anastasiya felt that she was able to reflect quite effectively upon the way teenage girls think and mature, especially how they became more thoughtful throughout the two weeks. “Every part of BALI became my favorite memory,” she remarks. “I met an incredible group of young, passionate leaders who grow up every day.’” Anastasiya also says that being older allowed her to really take advantage of everything Liz had to offer during the program. “I got to meet her more personally and professionally; had a chance to observe how she works and gained some mentorship skills. She was and still is My mentor..” A mentor which, Anastasiya said, would’ve been
BALI,
Anastasiya
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master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Teacher’s College, Columbia University, and was then able to get her dream job at the American Psychological Association (APA). Not surprisingly, she works at Women's Programs Office at APA. She also got married, and relocated to Washington D.C. Now,
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Psychoanalysis in Washington, DC. She is still passionate about women in leadership, and as the result, she works on International Leadership Network (ILN) project with Dr. Jean Lau Chin from Adelphi University. Anastasiya’s advice for other BALI grads? “As my mom says to me, “Be a sponge! and absorb everything that BALI offers. You may not realize now, but BALI gives a really solid foundationof knowledge and skills that are so helpful in adult life. Also, always remember that in 15-20 years there will be another generation of women’s leaders, and maybe one of them is sitting next you, so always keep in touch with Your BALI Sisters.”
very difficult to find in her adult life. A few years after BALI, when she began applying for jobs,
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