CPS Innovators Honored in 2025 Women Who Empower Awards
Northeastern’s 2025 Women Who Empower Innovator Awards recognized 31 students, alumni, and affiliated entrepreneurs advancing ventures in health, technology, sustainability, and social innovation. Now in its fifth year, the program has awarded more than $1.8 million to 133 recipients, funding individuals rather than enterprises and connecting them to a robust support network. To mark the milestone, two new initiatives were launched: a nine-month Innovator Fellowship for top honorees, culminating at the 2026 Northeastern Global Leadership Summit, and a Follow-on Fund to help past winners expand their work. The 2025 cohort includes participants from the Roux Founder Residency and spans categories from AI and global impact to health, social innovation, and sustainability.
- Marisa Sweeney, MS’22 (College of Professional Studies, 2022) – Be Well: Women’s health and wellness center
- Gina Dunn, AS’06, MS’13 (College of Arts and Sciences; College of Professional Studies, 2006/2013) – My Paris Connect: Cultural immersion platform for travelers
🎉 Congrats to all the winners — and a special shout-out to our CPS community, including alums Marisa Sweeney, MS ’22 and Gina Dunn MS ’13.
