Based in New York, Barnard Business & Professional Women (BBPW) began in the mid-1970s, when five like-minded Barnard College alumnae came up with the idea of establishing a women's counterpart to the old-boys' network.

BBPW’s mission is to educate, inform, provide networking opportunities for members with each other, industry leaders and career coaches; and provide tools to facilitate career planning and professional development.

BBPW’s events include The Distinguished Speakers Series which presents top professionals from a variety of fields and industries, and The BBPW University Series which focuses on skills training and professional development workshops.  

All BBPW events include a networking session to enable members to meet, interface, exchange ideas and make connections with each other and the presenters.

BBPW is a not-for-profit organization associated with Barnard College.

Thank you  to all Barnard alumnae who have expressed interest in a board position.  We have received an overwhelming response and are no longer accepting applications.  We look forward to announcing our new board members in June.