Women in Securitization
Founded in 2014, SFA’s Women in Securitization (WiS®) initiative focuses on the development, advancement, and retention of women in the structured finance industry by providing educational content, professional resources, and an expansive platform to connect with advocates – male and female – across the industry.
WiS Wouldn’t Exist Without Sponsors Like You
The support of our sponsors allows us to continue to bring industry-leading programming and resources to our WiS members. WiS sponsorship opportunities provide several tiers so corporate institutions and individuals can determine how they can best support and sponsor this important initiative.
Upcoming WiS Events
WiS Year-End Event 2024
Get Involved with JA
WiS would not be possible without our essential partner, JA Worldwide. The Structured Finance Association thanks them for supporting WiS and strongly encourages our members to learn more about their mission at jaworldwide.org.
With the help of our members, we can join together to fulfill volunteer needs for various JA chapters across the nation. If you are interested in serving as a WiS/JA champion and leading a volunteer opportunity in your city, please contact WiS@structuredfinanceorg
Latest WiS News & Media
American Mothers Re-Enter the Workforce at High Rates
Anne Louis quit her job in 2019 shortly after the birth of her son, who is autistic and has a tracheotomy, to give herself more…
Global Gender Gap Report 2023
Recent years have been marked by major setbacks for gender parity globally, with previous progress disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on women and girls…
Female Leaders Not Likely to Recommend Their Own Company
The barriers to advancement that women face in the workplace have been well-documented. However, a new report by Linkage, a women’s leadership development firm acquired…
New Research Reveals the 30 Critiques Holding Women Back From Leadership that Most Men Will Never Hear
A recent study of the 33 biggest multilateral institutions found that of 382 leaders in their history, only 47 have been women. And the percentage…
Sallie Krawcheck’s Advice for Women Investing at Any Age: ‘Don’t Be Defeated’
There’s an insidious trick played by our society, and Wall Street pioneer Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck is determined to expose it. “They make us believe…
The Benefits of SFA’s WiS Initiative
Structured Finance COO Covell Adams talks about the importance of the WiS initiative to our industry, and the key role senior leaders can play in the engagement of women in the industry.
WiS Cabinet
The WiS Cabinet is responsible for setting the strategic goals of the WiS initiative and overseeing the WiS Sub-Committees, which are focused on key cornerstones of the initiative.
Are You Ready to Get Involved With WiS?
WiS Membership is complimentary and open to all involved in structured finance, regardless of level, role, gender, or SFA membership status. Join the conversation and sign up for WiS membership today.
WiS Sponsorship
The support of our sponsors allows us to continue to bring the best programming and resources to our WiS members. WiS sponsorship opportunities provide several tiers for corporate institutions and individuals to determine how they can best support and sponsor this important initiative. To learn more about WiS and the opportunities to support this initiative, please email WiS@structuredfinance.org.
Individual Supporter
Packages
WiS also provides the opportunity for individuals to support this important initiative, while receiving recognition and special benefits for their financial contribution. Supporter status is renewable annually.
Corporate Sponsorship
Packages
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Diamond
Platinum
Gold
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Individual Supporters
Advocate
Covell Adams
Michael Bright
Tara Castillo
John Dahl
Doneene Damon
Matthew Hays
Song Kim
Eliza Kwong
Matthew Martel
Aoiffe McGarry
Steven Moffitt
Nancy Mueller Handal
Cara Newman
Patricia Evans Schulze
Gregg Silver
Bryan Tsu
Ally
Rosemary Kelley
Mia Koo
Anna Truong
Champion
Loritta Cheng
Eileen Ho
Adama Kah
Andi Mandell
Frank Weigand
Supporter
Angela Best
Natalie Binkholder
Jon Boswell
Patrick Dolan
Kyra Fecteau
Kira Granovskaya
Aashh Parekh
Jennifer Thomas
WiS Partner
Join Our LinkedIn Group
We encourage all WiS members to join the Women in Securitization LinkedIn Group to network, collaborate, and connect with others in our industry. This LinkedIn group is open to all WiS members – click the button below and select the “Register to Join” option. We look forward to hearing your voice! We encourage all WiS members to join the Women in Securitization LinkedIn group to network and collaborate with others in the industry, and to take advantage of news and educational materials relating to subject matter and professional skills development.