As we enter 2023, I would like to thank you – our members, our sponsors, our volunteers, our friends, our community – for another successful year for Women Investment Professionals. Our success is clearly built on the passion and commitment of our supporters. We enter 2023 with continued momentum from our strategic initiatives as we …
Women Investment Professionals (WIP) hosts approximately 15 – 20 in-person and virtual events for its 400+ members. These events are planned, organized, and executed by the Events Committee (the “EC”). WIP is seeking a Chair (or Co-Chairs) to lead the EC. The ideal candidate(s) is a skilled project manager with experience in event execution and …
Events Committee Chair or Co-Chair(s) Opportunity Read More »
Chicago, IL – October 6, 2022 Women Investment Professionals (“WIP”) is pleased to announce that Paulina Ksiazek and Rebecca Norman have been selected as the inaugural winners of The Joanne Hickman Dodd Award. Created in 2022, the award honors women early in their investment industry careers who have made outsized contributions to their teams, demonstrate a commitment …
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WIP Selects Johara Farhadieh as 2022 Distinguished Woman Investment Professional of the Year (CHICAGO, IL – October 3, 2022) Women Investment Professionals (WIP), a leading not-for-profit organization for women in the investment management industry, is pleased to announce that Johara Farhadieh has been selected as the 2022 winner of its prestigious annual “Distinguished Woman Investment Professional …
Dear WIP Members, We are excited to announce the launch of a new award that will be honored at the Annual Trailblazer Award Dinner. Since 2007, WIP has honored a Distinguished Investment Professional of the Year at our awards dinner, affectionately known as “Trailblazers.” Our awards dinner has grown to become WIP’s largest and most prestigious event. This year’s awards …
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Dear WIP Members: During our strategic planning meeting in 2021, the WIP Board of Directors identified the following three areas of focus with respect to our Membership goals: Extend our reach within the Chicagoland area Extend our reach within our Sponsor organizations Deepen our engagement with Members As part of these efforts, we are pleased …
Despite the pandemic, 2021 was a year of major accomplishments for Women Investment Professionals (WIP), which is stronger than ever. We’re pleased to share the following highlights from the year just ended, and what is in store for the future. 2021 Trailblazer Award Our Annual Trailblazer Dinner in October was our first in-person event since …
Women Investment Professionals (WIP) is a professional community of approximately 400 members that enhances women’s opportunities and growth in the investment industry. We accomplish this mission by providing professional and personal development opportunities, educational programs and networking across diverse disciplines, functions, and occupations. We are looking for an additional Zoom Producer to organize and manage …
Leslie K. Lenzo will be recognized at a WIP event on Oct. 14. Leslie K. Lenzo, chief investment officer at Advocate Aurora Health, will receive the Distinguished Woman Investment Professional of the Year Award from Women Investment Professionals at the organization’s annual Trailblazers event on Oct. 14. The Chicago-based non-profit organization, established in 1996, gives …
Advocate Aurora CIO recognized for her contributions to industry Read More »
The award will be presented to Ms. Lenzo at the annual WIP Trailblazer hybrid event on October 14, 2021. (CHICAGO, IL – September 20, 2021) Women Investment Professionals (“WIP”), a leading not-for-profit organization for women in the investment management industry, announced the winner of its prestigious “Distinguished Woman Investment Professional of the Year” award: Leslie Lenzo, …
