Meet the Team

Meet the Team

 

Over its 32+ year history, IPWS has built a strong foundation of professional and transparent governance. The selection of new board members follows an open and inclusive process, welcoming any woman who wishes to contribute to the IPWS community.

 

We recommend applicants to first attend our events, meet our members, and connect with the community. Understanding the people who make up IPWS is an important step toward meaningfully supporting its growth and purpose.

 

Candidates apply formally via email, then participate in interviews with several board members, and are elected through a vote by current members. Board members serve a one-year term beginning in October, bringing their own expertise, experience, and networks to the community.

 

The board meets monthly to review past initiatives, plan upcoming events, and manage collaborations.

 

Board Members

 

Soudamini Khurana

President

 

Vanessa Herdade

Vice President

 

Xixi Wang

Partnerships Executive

 

Marie Chavanon

Initiatives Executive

 

Xolisile Sithole

Community Development Executive

 

Bibigul Abdulkarimova

Events Executive

 

Bella Lee

Events Executive

 

Beatrice Cecchi

Community Engagement Executive

 

Sarah Zupancic

Membership Executive

 

Lisa Liu

Community Development Manager

 

Maria Szadkowska

Marketing Manager

 

Sara Huang

Marketing Manager

 

Kseniia Dorodnova

Partnerships Manager

 

Wendy Chang

Marketing Manager

 

Linda Lian

Events Intern

 

Board Advisors

 

Anna Lukina

Board Advisor

 

Curtis Baker

Industry Advisor

 

Jessica Gleeson

Industry Advisor

Franka Gulin

Board Advisor

 

Jason C. Plas

Financial Advisor

 

Daria Krasnoperova

Board Advisor

 

Cristina Tang

Board Advisor

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