About Us
FrontWomen is dedicated to empowering women leaders and professionals from various backgrounds and age groups. As a Community Resource Group (CRG), our primary focus is to navigate and address the distinct challenges that women encounter in leadership roles.
Through online quarterly meetings, we provide a platform for engaging and impactful discussions covering diverse topics. Through these gatherings, we are actively reshaping the narrative surrounding women in leadership, fostering a supportive community that inspires and uplifts women to overcome barriers and unleash their full potential. Together, we are committed to breaking through glass ceilings and cultivating a culture that champions women's achievements.
Based on the Women In the Workplace 2023 Study, the largest comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America, the following data was drawn showing that women remain dramatically underrepresented. As of January 2023:
For every 100 men promoted from entry-level to manager, 87 women are promoted.
Women only represent 27% of Senior Vice President positions.
Only 1 in 4 C-suite positions are held by women and only 1 in 16 are women of color.
Stacey ryan
Stacey Ryan is the founder of FrontWomen and the Chief Operating Officer of School of Rock. Stacey and her team are responsible for operational excellence, safety and brand compliance for the global franchise system.
Stacey is passionate about leaning into and navigating complexities specific to women in corporate leadership roles. It is with this passion, she developed and launched FrontWomen, which meets quarterly. Discussions are focused on womens’ empowerment and how to develop strong leadership skills in a predominantly male-driven industry. Having been graced with incredible mentors throughout her life and career, Stacey sees this as an opportunity to pay it forward and help others do the same.
In her personal time, Stacey is an advocate for animal rights and social justice reform often volunteering her time at sanctuaries and with exonerated individuals.
You can follow Stacey on LinkedIn HERE
Jill livick
Jill Livick has a diverse background in franchising, company operations, and music education. Currently the Director of Operations for the Southeast at School of Rock, she combines her business expertise with a love of arts and education. Jill is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, bass, drums, and piano, and hails from a family of musicians and artists. In 2021, she co-founded FrontWomen with Stacey Ryan.
Through this initiative, Jill aims to provide educational opportunities and build a strong community for women professionals, creating a platform for growth and mutual support. Jill is also a strong advocate for women's reproductive freedom and works towards securing legal protections for women across the US.
Monica rubin
Monica Rubin is a New York multi-unit owner of the franchise School of Rock and the founder of iView Artists, a management company for musicians. Monica sits on the several boards for charity foundations which provide scholarship awards to young, community service oriented, future leaders. Additionally, she is the President of the Oyster Bay Rotary Club which was a men-only organization until 1989, she is one of very few women to hold this position.
Having personally overcome social anxiety, Monica joins the FrontWomen team to pursue her passion to "make a difference" helping women empower themselves.
You can follow Monica on LinkedIn HERE