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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