Finnish and American Women's Network, Inc.
Welcomes new members and visitors of all genders and nationalities!
Dear Member and Friend
We would love to hear from you!
Send us your comments about events, wishes, etc. to: rsvp@fawnet.org
Membership, event fees can be paid via PayPal or just credit card.
Finnish & American Women's Network invites you to join:
Upcoming Events in March
March 7, 2026
3:30pm-4:30pm
March 26, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
The Finnish & American Women’s Network in cooperation with the American Scandinavian Society
A private tour of “Seeing Silence – the Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Private guided tour with Margaret Samu, an art historian who specializes in the art and design of 18th- and 19th-centuries. Beloved
in Nordic countries for her highly original style, for Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) this exhibition affirms her rightful place in the story of modern art
and is the first to showcase the work of the artist in a major U.S. museum. Articles about this exhibit has been featured in Vogue, etc.
AI in Healthcare: Promise, Hype and Responsibility
Both health care and AI are “hot topics” in today’s world. Come and learn more about the pros and cons for AI in health care. Pertinent issues will be addressed:
- What is the real promise of AI in healthcare?
- Are we overpromising?
- What are the risks—and how should we address them?
Panelists:
Annika Lundstrom, CEO at ReMinded, Inc. NYC, a medical device startup building the first clinical-grade saliva test for cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone
Päivi Sillanaukee, MD, PhD, eMBA, Special Envoy for Health and Wellbeing, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Finland
Moderator:
Elizabeth Kendall, Author, teacher and journalist.
Program:
6pm Guests arrive
6.30 - General welcome from FAWN, Consul General, Ambassador Jarmo Sareva opening remarks, followed by the panel discussion, each panelist will make a presentation or their specific field/point of view followed
by Q & A for all.
7.00 or 7.15pm to 8pm Networking reception.
Fees per person for:
- FAWN Gold members Free
- FAWN Silver members USD $20
- Non-members USD $25
No registration on site. Advance registration needed for doorman list.
RSVP and pay by
March 20, 2026
rsvp@fawnet.org
Pay on line www.fawnet.org
(under membership tab).
Fees per person for:
- FAWN Gold members Free
- FAWN & A.S.S. members USD $48
- Non-members USD $55
Do not forget to
join FAWN,
or renew your membership!
We thank the
Arctic Swan Bakery
for their sponsorships!
Participants will automatically
be entered in a rye bread
raffle to win!
We also thank the Long Drink
company for sponsoring some
beverages and Valio for
sponsoring cheese.
Sign up early space limited
NO last minute.
Venue: Consulate General of Finland in New York, 605 Third Avenue,
New York, NY 10016
Sponsors - Thank you for your support
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