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Welcome to NEWPF

What is NEWPF?

Northeast Women in Public Finance is a not-for-profit professional organization for women who work in private or public sector firms or organizations that are engaged in public finance. We offer educational and networking events as well as a mentoring program with the goal of creating opportunities for our members and participants to enhance their career opportunities and share insights about issues impacting the public finance industry. We invite you to learn more about the benefits of membership and how to join.

Congratulations to NEWPF Board Member Sarah Sanders, Deputy Treasurer for the State of Connecticut, who was honored in May 2025 with the Public Service Award from the Municipal Forum of New York.

Congratulations to NEWPF co-founder Freda Johnson on her well-deserved induction into The Bond Buyer Hall of Fame! NEWPF Co-President Alice Cheng introduced Freda at this event and stated, "It was my absolute honor to witness this incredible moment recognizing Freda’s impact on public finance and her inspiring leadership."

Freda Johnson and Alice Cheng

Upcoming Events

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Recent Past Events

June 23, 2025: Juneteenth fireside chat with Minnijean Brown-Trickey (one of the Little Rock 9), co-hosted with Fitch BALANCE

May 28, 2025: Spotlight on Battery Park City Authority

April 10, 2025: Bottomless Closet volunteer opportunity

May 2, 2025: Fresh Air Fund at Sharpe Reservation volunteer opportunity

April 10, 2025: Bottomless Closet volunteer opportunity

April 1, 2025: Mentoring Kickoff Event

November 12, 2024: Annual Holiday Party!

October 8, 2024: Mentoring Flash Event - an evening of 1-on-1 speed mentoring!

October 1, 2024: Public Finance LGBTQ+ History Month Social Mixer, sponsored by Muni Pride, NEWPF, and Norton Rose Fulbright

September 12, 2024:  Fireside Chat with Emily Brock

August 31, 2024: NEWPF partnered with MuniPride to help people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses by prepping meals with God’s Love We Deliver.

July/August 2024: Dine-Arounds!

July 31, 2024: CT Happy Hour at Republic Gastropub, Bloomfield, CT

May 10, 2024: Volunteer Opportunity with Fresh Air Fund at Sharpe Reservation

May 8, 2024: Fireside Chat with the newly elected Mayor of Philadelphia Cherelle Parker! We had an amazing conversation delvin into her experience in public service, her journey into office, her vision and goals for the City of Brotherly Love, and her invaluable insights on leadership.

April 9, 2024: Mentoring Kickoff Event

April 4, 2024: Volunteer Opportunity at St. Luke's Soup Kitchen


The Benefits of Membership

Since 2006, NEWPF has developed a network of over 1,000 women in the Northeast ranging from seasoned veterans to our industries' most upcoming talent. NEWPF brings together professionals from across the Municipal Finance market by providing opportunities to connect directly with leaders in our industry to gain insight and to share knowledge. Our members engage one another frequently on ever-evolving market and credit issues.

Membership in NEWPF provides for the opportunity to develop and strengthen these important relationships through participation in our events and mentoring programs. By becoming a member of NEWPF, you will grow your professional network and have opportunities to further develop your career. All members participate (free of charge) in all of our educational and networking events.

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Freda Johnson Award

Northeast Women in Public Finance (NEWPF) is pleased to join with The Bond Buyer in presenting our Annual “Freda Johnson Award”, an award dedicated to the efforts and contributions of women in the field of public finance. Named for Freda Johnson, whose highly successful career in public finance has been an inspiration to so many women in the municipal industry, this award recognizes women serving or who have served in public finance who exemplify the qualities that Freda brought to our industry as a “trail blazer,” leader, innovator, and mentor. Each year we honor two women who have distinguished themselves in public finance within the private and the public sector.

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