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The Worldwide
Women's Association
Who We Are
WWA was founded over a decade ago on the idea that personal achievement merits recognition, exposure and opportunities. That’s why we created an environment that fosters such recognition and provides networking for select professionals.
Our Story
We are a New York City-based premier international registry and networking forum dedicated to aggregating and honoring top professionals, executives, and business owners of organizations, businesses, and associations throughout the world.
Mission Statement
WWA is dedicated to providing top tier service to its elite professionals. We are a forum for serious, like-minded professionals to connect, conduct business, and make themselves known to their fellow professionals and the world, receiving recognition for the excellence of what they do. It is the mission of WWA to empower professionals from all industries and stages of professional development to experience greater levels of success by providing them with unique opportunities in order to develop and promote their personal brands.
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+255,000Members and growing every day.
Our membership consists of professional women representing nearly all industries and professions spanning North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, & Oceania.
Are you ready to take the next step to accelerate your professional development? Join industry-leading professionals in our rapidly expanding network and experience all the benefits membership has to offer.
Membership & Benefits
Membership in the WWA carries a variety of benefits. Whether you're a newly minted professional just getting started in your career, a seasoned C-Level Executive, a business owner, or a research professor, we have a suite of membership options tailored to your needs.
Learn how joining the WWA can accelerate your development and help you achieve your professional goals.
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Networking
Ask for a Professional Introduction People Can Actually Make
A useful introduction request is not a vague favor. It defines the conversation, shows the relevance, protects the intermediary, and includes a short note…
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Member Feature
Kimberly Penrose Leads Through Connection, Compassion, and Commitment
As a Travel Clinic Manager with Milan Laser Hair Removal, Kimberly Penrose combines operational leadership and revenue growth with a commitment to helping teams…
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Business Growth
Make Customer Cancellation a Better Handoff
A cancellation conversation should clarify the exit, capture one useful insight, and preserve trust. Here is a practical approach for service-business owners.
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Lori Bertrand: Carrying Public-Safety Experience into Mining Security
After twenty years in policing, Lori Bertrand entered the mining industry and expanded her perspective on security through cross-functional and corporate work. Today, she…
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Claudia Yeke: Connecting People-First Leadership With Business Purpose
As North America Human Resources Director at Rivulis Irrigation, Claudia Yeke brings a people-first perspective to regional HR leadership, connecting employee development, accountability, and…
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The Worldwide Women’s Association Recognizes Diane Verzella, CPC
For Immediate Release, 10/16/26
Diane Verzella, CPC, founder and CEO of Preferred Partner Search, brings more than 20 years of manufacturing and operations leadership and over a decade of executive search experience to helping companies build teams and professionals advance their careers.
The Worldwide Women’s Association Recognizes Ann Thaler
For Immediate Release, 10/13/26
Ann Thaler is a healthcare transformation leader at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center whose clinical, operational, and change-management experience supports sustainable improvements in quality, safety, and organizational effectiveness.
The Worldwide Women’s Association Recognizes Sonia Tummala
For Immediate Release, 10/12/26
Sonia Tummala: Connecting Technical Communication, Education and Storytelling Sonia Tummala is a Senior Technical Writer, Knowledge Management Leader, Training Strategist, published children’s author, writing educator, and community advocate with more than 20 years of professional experience. Her career has centered on making complex information easier to understand, use, and share, with expertise spanning technical documentation, […]
The Worldwide Women’s Association Recognizes Sherri Moore
For Immediate Release, 10/12/26
Sherri Moore, MSSW, LSSW, LCSW, supports children, adults, and families through school-based behavioral health, private clinical practice, vocational rehabilitation, and mental health advocacy across Indiana.
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