Jana Sigars-Malina Inducted into Inaugural Miami-Dade Arts Hall of Fame April 2025

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the cultural fabric of Miami, IWF Sister Jana Sigars-Malina, Esq. has been named one of the inaugural inductees into the...

Alina Hudak Talks 2026 FIFA World Cup on This Week in South Florida April 2025

IWF Sister, Alina Hudak, appeared on This Week in South Florida to discuss Miami's preparations for hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, the event's projected economic...

Joyce Landry Reflects on Her Firsts in the Cruise Industry April 2025

In celebration of Seatrade Cruise Global's 40th anniversary, IWF Sister Joyce Landry, shares the defining firsts that shaped her journey--from filing brochures at her first travel job...

Laura Berger on Finding Creativity Beyond Comfort April 2025

In her latest Psychology Today article, IWF Sister Laura Berger reveals that creativity doesn't come from staying comfortable--it comes from embracing the unknown. Through...

Celebrating IWF Sister Among SFBJ's Most Influential Business Women April 2025

We congratulate IWF Sister Shari Bower for being recognized in South Florida Business Journal's 2025 Influential Business Women list, honoring her leadership, resilience, and vision in shaping...

Alina Hudak inspires Future Leaders at Global Sport Industry Conference April 2025

IWF Sister Alina Hudak, joined industry leaders at the 10th Annual Global Sport Industry Conference, sharing insights on leadership, public service, and the impact of Miami's role...

Madeline Pumariega Among Honorees at Inner Circle of Twelve Luncheon April 2025

IWF Sister Madeline Pumariega is among the honorees at the American Cancer Society's Inner Circle of Twelve Luncheon, which recognizes women in the Miami community for their...

Congratulations to IWF Sister Alice Bravo March 2025

We are proud to celebrate IWF Sister Alice Bravo, for being named the 2025 Businesswoman of the Year by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce in the Outstanding...

Caitlin Stella Recognized as a Health Foundation of South Florida Inspiring Woman of Health March 2025

Congratulations to our IWF Sister, Caitlin Stella, for being honored among nine outstanding women for her leadership, resilience, and unwavering dedication to improving lives and advancing health equity. Her...

Daphne Jones Shares Strategies for Success on Generation W REfresh March 2025

Watch our IWF Sister Daphne Jones, as she shares her powerful strategies for growth and leadership on Generation W REfresh and more on her new book. Watch here...

Rosie Gordon Wallace honored at Adrienne Arsht Center 2025 Arsht Awards March 2025

Congratulations to IWF Sister Rosie Gordon Wallace for receiving the Parker Thomas Legacy Award at this year's Arsht Awards. Rosie was honored along with two other arts leaders for...

Madeline Pumariega Honored with 2025 International Women's Day Achievement Award March 2025

Congratulations to Miami Dade College president and IWF Sister Madeline Pumariega for receiving the International Women's Day Achievement Award for her visionary leadership and commitment to advancing...

Celebrating IWF Sisters: Honored with Miami-Dade Parks' 2025 In the Company of Women Award March 2025

Congratulations to IWF Sisters, Meg Daly, Jill Deupi, and Symeria Hudson for being recipients of the Miami-Dade Parks' 2025 In the Company of Women Award....

Julia M. Brown on Her Board Appointment March 2025

IWF Sister Julia M. Brown, has been appointed to the board of directors of GuideWell and Florida Blue, bringing her decades of expertise in procurement, operations, and business...

Honoring Loretta McNeir for Her Impact and Dedication March 2025

Congratulations to IWF Sister Loretta McNeir, on receiving a Certificate of Appreciation for her dedication to advancing education, advocating for social justice, and empowering women in the African...

Honoring Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall's Legacy of Advocacy March 2025

At the 25th anniversary of the "No More Broken Hearts" domestic violence awareness workshop, Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, was honored with the key to the city by Mayor...

Rosie Gordon-Wallace Spotlighted on NBC6 for Championing Caribbean and Latin American Artists March 2025

IWF Sister Rosie Gordon-Wallace, founder of the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, was featured on NBC6 for her unwavering dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices in the art world....

Brenda Freeman Recognized Among 100 Women Leaders in the Boardroom March 2025

Congratulations to IWF Sister Brenda Freeman, honored in BoardProspects March issue for her leadership on the boards of Caleres, Inc., Avnet, and as Lead Director at Weedmaps....

Forbes Recognizes Deryl McKissack Among 11 Inspiring Black Businesswomen March 2025

Forbes highlighted 11 Black women entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and shaping industries with their leadership and innovation. Congratulations to IWF Sister Deryl McKissack, for being recognized among...

Amanda Altman and Katherine Fernandez Rundle in Conversation March 2025

Amanda Altman sat down with fellow IWF Sister Katherine Fernandez Rundle to discuss crime-fighting partnerships, leadership, and her iconic pant suits. Click here to read more....

Avra Jain to Speak at CREW Miami's Women's History Month Event March 2025

CREW Miami is celebrating Women's History Month with a fireside chat featuring IWF Sister Avra Jain. As a CREW Miami member and founder of The Vagabond Group...

South Florida PBS Highlights Rosie Gordon-Wallace on Art Loft March 2025

South Florida PBS featured IWF Sister Rosie Gordon-Wallace, on Art Loft, showcasing her work in supporting and uplifting artists through the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI)....

Stephanie Sylvestre's Avatar Buddy Featured in AI Discussion March 2025

IWF Sister Stephanie Sylvestre, co-founder of Avatar Buddy, was featured in a discussion on AI adoption, highlighting her startup's innovative role in providing task-specific digital assistants...

Meg Daly Honored for Community Impact in Miami March 2025

Congratulations to IWF Sister Meg Daly on receiving the Community Spirit Award at In The Company of Women! As Founder and Chair of Friends of The Underline, Meg...

Marilyn Holifield Featured in Tallahassee Democrat March 2025

In 1963, IWF Sister Marilyn Holifield, helped integrate Leon High School, taking a significant step in shaping the future of education in Leon County. Later, she became...

Dionne Polite Named 2025 Go Red for Women South Florida Chair March 2025

IWF Sister Dionne Polite, will lead the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign in South Florida, advocating for heart health awareness and prevention among women. Read...

Dorothy Jenkins Fields Featured on The Kingdom Podcast March 2025

IWF Sister Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields, joined The Kingdom Podcast to discuss her work in preserving Miami's Black history. She is responsible for establishing Miami's Black...

Rebecca Fishman Lipsey on the Future of Local Journalism in Miami March 2025

In a recent Miami Herald opinion piece, IWF Sister Rebecca Fishman Lipsey highlights the urgent need to strengthen local journalism in Miami. As CEO of The Miami Foundation...

Congratulations to Suzanne Amaducci March 2025

After serving many years on the Board of Directors and being the corporate secretary, IWF Sister Suzanne Amaducci, has been elected second vice chair of the Orange...

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Announces the 24th Annual Mayor's Ball February 2025

IWF Sister's Symeria Hudson and Marile Lopez join Mayor Levine Cava at the announcement of the 24th Annual Mayor's Ball, A Masquerade...

Laurie Jennings Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award February 2025

Congratulations to IWF Sister Laurie Jennings, who will be honored with the Trish Bell Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Take a Walk in Her Shoes Luncheon. Jennings is...

5 Questions with Suzanne Amaducci February 2025

The Commercial Observer interviewed IWF Sister, Suzanne Amaducci, about her career and leadership as head of the real estate practice at Miami law firm Bilzin Sumberg.Read more here...

Rachel Silverstein Shares Insights on Turkey Point February 2025

IWF Sister Rachel Silverstein published an op-ed in the Miami Herald discussing the latest license extension of Turkey Point and its potential implications.Read more here & here...

IWF Florida President Lucy Morillo Joins Advanced Air Mobility Institute Board February 2025

Congratulations to our Chapter President, Lucy Morillo, Esq., on her appointment to the Board of Directors of the Advanced Air Mobility Institute. With extensive experience in governance, stakeholder engagement...

Glenda Pedroso Named Head of Banking and Specialized Services February 2025

Congratulations to IWF Sister Glenda Pedroso on her appointment as Head of Banking and Specialized Services at Northern Trust Wealth Management! Wishing her continued success in this new...

Felecia Hatcher Empowers Entrepreneurs: 'You Are Bigger Than Your Interruptions' February 2025

As the CEO of Black Ambition and a White House Award-winning entrepreneur and IWF Sister, Felecia Hatcher is inspiring others to rise above their challenges. In a...

Beatrice Louissaint Honored by the Haiti Executive Board for Business Leadership February 2025

IWF Sister, Beatrice Louissaint, was recognized by the Haiti Executive Board for her exceptional leadership in business development, capital funding, and empowering minority-owned enterprises. Congratulations Beatrice! Read...

Alina Hudak: Leading Miami's 2026 World Cup Vision February 2025

WLRN interviewed IWF Sister Alina Hudak, about her vision for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in South Florida. Click here to read how Hudak is planning to make the...

Rachel Silverstein Challenges FPL's Pollution Cleanup Efforts at Turkey Point February 2025

IWF Sister, Rachel Silverstein, CEO of Miami Waterkeeper, has raised concerns about Florida Power & Light's failure to meet its cleanup deadline for the hypersaline plume under...

Broker Spotlight: Alicia Cervera Lamadrid February 2025

IWF Sister, LeadingRE affiliate and managing partner Alicia Cervera Lamadrid shares her insights on Miami's booming real estate market, which has become a top destination for high-net-worth...

Mayor Levine Cava Delivers State of the County Address February 2025

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava delivered her State of the County speech on Thursday night. Speaking at Miami Senior High School, she outlined her vision for the remainder...

Tamara Rodriguez - Mistress of Ceremonies February 2025

IWF Sister, Tamara Rodriguez, served as the Mistress of Ceremonies for Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's 2025 State of the County Address....

Sit Down with Alina Hudak on NBC6 Impact February 2025

On NBC6 Impact, Jackie Nespral sat down with IWF Sister Alina Hudak, President and CEO of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee. Watch here...

Celebrating IWF Sisters Among Miami's Top Women Leaders February 2025

Congratulations to IWF Sisters Madeline Pumariega, Stephanie Jones, and Ileana Musa for being recognized among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Miami for 2025. Their...

Madeline Pumariega Expands Workforce Training at MDC February 2025

Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega and MasTec CEO Jose Mas signed an agreement to launch a new partnership at the grand opening of MDC's Broadband Utilities...

IWF sisters attended the Barrington Irving Technical Training School graduation January 2025

Last week, several IWF sisters attended the Barrington Irving Technical Training School graduation, celebrating the next generation of aviation innovators alongside incredible community leaders. It was inspiring to see...

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: Co-Grand Marshal at the 48th MLK Day Parade January 2025

IWF Sister and Miami Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava served as co-grand marshal at the 48th MLK Day Parade in Liberty City. She was chosen for her...

Carol Ann Taylor Celebrated the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 2025

On January 17, many jazz enthusiasts celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program was an artistic blend of music and a photographic history that chronicled the...

Marla Dukharan Speaks at the Chamber of Commerce's Economic Forum January 2025

IWF Sister Marla Dukharan, delivered the keynote address at the Chamber of Commerce's Economic Forum, 'Cayman 2035', questioning the financial contribution of cruise ships to Cayman. Read...

Meg Daly on Bringing Bold Ideas to Life January 2025

IWF Sister, Meg Daly, didn't just imagine a better Miami, she built it. In her TED Talk, the Founder and CEO of Friends of The Underline shares the...

Cesi de Quesada Covey Confirmed to Speak at ClimateTech Connect January 2025

IWF Sister Cesi de Quesada Covey, is one of the confirmed esteemed speakers at ClimateTech Connect, a groundbreaking conference dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration in climate...

Laura Berger Earned NACD Directorship Certification™ January 2025

IWF Sister, Laura Berger, has earned her NACD Directorship Certification™, reflecting her deep commitment to advancing corporate governance and leadership excellence. Laura's work empowers boards and executives...

Meg Daly Honored at Coral Gables Museum Centennial Gala January 2025

Congratulations to IWF SIster, Meg Daly, who will be one of the distinguished Civic Arts Award honorees at the Coral Gables Museum's Centennial Gala, celebrating the city's...

Jane Wooldridge and Olga Ramudo on Valuable Tips for Booking 2025 Cruises January 2025

IWF Sister, Jane Wooldridge highlights valuable tips for booking 2025 cruises in her latest article, featuring insights from IWF Sister, Olga Ramudo alongside other travel experts....

Breaking Barriers: Mina Teicher's Journey from Math Prodigy to STEM Advocate January 2025

IIWF Sister, Mina Teicher's lifelong passion for mathematics has led her from tutoring peers as a child to becoming a renowned researcher and advocate for women in STEM....

Cesi de Quesada Covey and Rachel Silverstein Work to Launch Miami Climate 365 January 2025

IWF Sisters, Cesi de Quesada Covey and Rachel Silverstein, along with leaders of multiple Miami nonprofits, are launching Miami Climate 365, a new initiative to raise...

How to Spot Toxic Traits Among Workers: CEO Deryl Mckissack Reveals the Warning Signs January 2025

IWF Sister, Deryl McKissack, reflects on the early struggles of her business, highlighting how hiring the wrong employees almost derailed her success. In an interview with CNBC, she reveals...

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