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Integrating Women Leaders Foundation

IWL is passionate about DE&I

We believe ...

At IWL, we believe companies, communities, and lives are better when ALL people have equal access to unlimited possibilities for success. As an evolving voice-of-authority within DE&I, IWL provides programming and education, practical application via tools and resources, and safe spaces for bold conversation to achieve that goal.

Our Approach

ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS

Addressing the systemic barriers stalling gender equity progress in the workplace through programming focused on personal and professional development.

ENGAGE MEN AS ALLIES

Engaging men (and women) as allies and advocates for gender equality.

USE GENDER AS THE GATEWAY

Using gender as a gateway for much-needed critical conversations addressing the challenges and adversities facing other underrepresented groups.

Why our mission matters

8.2%

Women represent only 8.2% of Fortune 500 CEOs. Of those 41, just 5 are women of color (WOC).

21%

Women fill nearly half of entry-level positions, but only 21% of C-suite positions. For WOC, C-suite representation tops out at just 3%. Studies show company profits and share performance can be close to 50% higher when women are well represented at the top.

40%

Only 40% of men report consistently taking a stand for gender and racial equity in the workplace.

1 in 3

Following 2020’s events, 1 in 3 women now are considering downshifting their careers or exiting the workforce. This would wipe out years of incremental workforce gains.

$0.81 to $0.76

The gender wage gap widened from $0.81 to $0.76 during the pandemic, a loss projected to take a decade to make up.

IWL wants to change these statistics. We help organizations grow by leveraging their full talent bench. Through unique learning and development opportunities, IWL addresses systemic workplace issues preventing women from advancing in all aspects of their lives. Holding women back hurts everyone.

Source: McKinsey/Lean In 2022 Report

“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half its citizens.”

Michelle Obama

We started in 2010 ... TIMELINE

IWL Board of Directors

Julie
Bockenstette

BOARD CHAIR
Acumen Pharmaceuticals

Belinda
Mulhern

Board Secretary
Eli Lilly and Company

Andie
Friedman

Board Treasurer
Katz, Sapper & Miller

Michelle
Bozeman

Amazon Web Services

Libby
Driscoll

Eli Lilly and Company

Stephanie
Shelley

Roche Diagnostics

Paul
Sowerby

Cummins

Connect With Our Team

Our small but passionate team acts as a resource for those who share our mission to tackle very real gender issues with optimism and proven strategies that work.

ACCELERATION

Jeanette
Thebeau

Executive Director and Chief Acceleration Officer

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OPERATIONS

Emma
McGowan

Director of Operations

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ALLYSHIP

Kim Graham
Lee

CEO Emeritus and Chief Allyship Officer 

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MARKETING

Jada
Ruffin

Marketing 

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DESIGN

Mary
Rivers

Graphic Designer

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Our Mission: To accelerate the advancement of all women to drive individual and organizational growth and impact.

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