

WiS 2026 Sponsorships Now Available
Connect, Empower, Inspire
Founded in 2014, Women in Securitization (WiS) has become the leading platform empowering professionals across the structured finance industry. Through mentorship, peer connection, and professional sponsorship, WiS helps drive career growth, retention, and leadership advancement — strengthening both our members and the broader industry.
Why Sponsor WiS?
- Demonstrate Leadership in advancing professional development in financial services
- Amplify Your Brand among senior decision-makers and rising talent in structured finance
- Connect and Engage with a dynamic, cross-firm network at marquee events and curated networking sessions
- Showcase Your Commitment to an inclusive, mission-driven initiative that’s fully powered by sponsors — no dues, no barriers
Join us in shaping the future of structured finance, one connection at a time.

WiS Featured in The CLOser by Maples Group
We’re pleased to see WiS featured in the latest edition of The CLOser, published by Maples Group.
Thank you to the Maples team, a valued WiS sponsor, for their continued support of industry dialogue and market development.
Upcoming WiS Events
WiS Year-End Event 2026

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@structuredfinance.org.
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.

Tara Castillo
Alston & Bird

Charu Mani
Bank of America

Nancy Mueller Handal
Bayview Asset Management, LLC

Scott Strack
Computershare

Julie May
FICO

Angela Best
MetLife Investment Management LLC

Jo-Anna Brimmer
McCarthy Tétrault

Eileen Ho
Morgan Lewis

Merryn Craske
Morgan Lewis

Stephanie Chin
Morningstar DBRS

Gordon Sweely
Nomura

Cara Newman
Hometap

Linda Yeung
SMBC
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
Corporate sponsorship is renewable annually and provides a range of benefits at each level.
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Individual Supporters
Advocate
Covell Adams
Michael Bright
Song Kim
Mia Koo
Eliza Kwong
Matthew Martel
Aoiffe McGarry
Cara Newman
Patricia Evans Schulze
Bryan Tsu
Ally
Brian Appel
Joshua Smith
Kevin Lundquist
Champion
Angela Best
Jennifer Thomas
Nathan Herbert
Brian Wiele
Sanyo Lakhera
Nicholas Smith
Supporter
Michael Canter
Adam Castle
Kyra Fecteau
Ryan Hershberger
Crystal Poston
Patrick Dolan
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