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R&B: Young Women LEAD with Presence and Purpose 🧡

Updated: Feb 10


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Undergraduate women, alumnae, and staff from the University of Hartford's Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program recently came together for a special retreat with our Executive Director Danae Laura.


It was such a joy to have members of UHART with us on retreat! We enjoyed every bit of collaborating with the thoughtful and talented LEAD program staff in preparation for the big weekend, as well as getting to know each of the outstanding current students and alumni. 


Together we explored: 


  • Mindfulness practice and its application

  • Women empowering women

  • Non-linear success

  • Moving in and out of intentional retreat space as a tool for ongoing leadership


This retreat is part of an initiative that we are soft launching connecting women leaders with the power of mindfulness, as a practice, yes, but also as a culture that they can contribute to the spaces where they lead. 


Special thanks to the Hemera Foundation supporting both retreats and young adult mental health!


Join us in spreading the word about this initiative and inviting us to collaborate with you in all the ways you empower women leaders of all ages.


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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Since 2012, Copper Beech Institute has offered space for reflection, connection, and transformation through mindfulness practice. In 2022, we deepened our compassionate action, dedicating ourselves more specifically to healing racial injustice and creating a greater sense of belonging for people of color in our programming.

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In 2025, we reached a point of completion—the sunset of our organization. While Copper Beech is closing, the work of racial justice and mindfulness continues. This moment brings many emotions, yet it also offers us the opportunity to honor all that has been, and to close this chapter with the same love and intention with which it began while applying our efforts beyond the bounds of the institute.

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We invite you to visit our blog to witness the impact of our last two years and beyond, and to explore our website as a reflection of all we offered. Final programming for Copper Beech Institute ceased in June 2025, and the office officially closed as of October 2025.

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