Empower Your CareerTogether

A professional network for Russian-speaking women in the greater Seattle area. Join us for knowledge sharing, community building, and career development across all industries.

Our Mission

WorkChat Seattle is a nonprofit community connecting Russian-speaking women across the greater Seattle area through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and career growth — in every industry, at every stage.

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What We Offer

Building connections and empowering careers

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Regular Events

Join our virtual and in-person events covering career growth, leadership, and professional development topics.

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Mentorship

Connect with experienced professionals who can guide you through your career journey and help you achieve your goals.

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Community

Be part of a supportive community of women who understand your unique challenges and celebrate your successes.

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Find Your Mentor

Connect with 1+ experienced professionals ready to guide your career journey. Get personalized advice, expand your network, and accelerate your growth.

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Community Members
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Events Hosted
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Active Mentors

Moments From Our Community

A look at our events, workshops, and the people who make them special.

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WorkChat Seattle community photo
WorkChat Seattle community photo
WorkChat Seattle community photo
WorkChat Seattle community photo
WorkChat Seattle community photo
WorkChat Seattle community photo
WorkChat Seattle community photo
WorkChat Seattle community photo
WorkChat Seattle community photo

What Our Members Say

Hear from members of our community.

When I first relocated to Seattle to join Microsoft, this community helped me build both friendships and a professional network. Through thoughtfully organized online and in-person events, I met amazing women, learned from industry experts, and stayed current on topics like AI, hiring trends, and career growth. I'm incredibly grateful to the organizers for creating such a welcoming and supportive space that has made Seattle feel like home.

YYana B.

WorkChat has had a huge impact on my career journey. I first joined as a participant, then had the opportunity to help administer online meetings, masterminds, and book clubs. Over the years, WorkChat's helped me pivot my career, prepare for interviews with major tech companies, and stay informed about what's happening in the corporate world. This is an incredible network of like-minded professionals who genuinely want to help each other succeed. I'm so grateful to the founders, Masha Makarenkova and Masha Boone, for creating such a supportive community.

KKristina E.

This is the first and most active professional women’s group in our community. It’s been around since 2018, and I still remember how it all started! It’s grown into such a fantastic community. Now it is a place where you can get answers and advices to any career-related question, find the most important information about different job roles, make the right connections, and meet genuinely bright, inspiring people. Thanks to Work Chat Seattle, I met not only amazing professionals, but friends I still cherish years later. I found a career coach I continue to work with, discovered my love for public speaking, got a lot of ideas and pivoted my career more than once, and always with this community behind me. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for support and help along the way!

NNatalia B.

Ways to Help

WorkChat Seattle runs on volunteers. Here's how you can get involved.

Become a Mentor

Share your experience and guide another member through her career journey.

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Help at Events

Lend a hand organizing or running one of our workshops or meetups.

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Spread the Word

Tell a friend about WorkChat Seattle or share us with your network on Facebook.

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Support Our Community

Your support helps us keep events accessible and our programs running. Reach out to learn how to give.

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Join Our Community

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