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 September, 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 (Sau) Khurana
President
Vanessa Herdade
Vice President
Xixi Wang
Partnerships Executive
Marie Chavanon
Initiatives Executive
Xolisile Sithole
Community Development Executive
Bibigul (Bika) 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
Franka Gulin
Board Advisor
Curtis Baker
Industry Advisor
Jessica Gleeson
Industry Advisor
Jason C. Plas
Financial Advisor
Daria Krasnoperova
Board Advisor
Cristina Tang
Board Advisor

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