Connect with Women Leaders
at Every Stage of Their Career
EWF Forums provide women leaders in cybersecurity, risk management, privacy, governance, compliance, IT audit, and related technologies professional growth opportunities and access to an expanded industry network. Through peer-to-peer engagement, networking opportunities, and the thoughtful exchange of ideas and resources, women in every stage of their career gather at forum events to learn, evolve, and collaborate.
Forum Objectives
- Provide a safe community for women to engage and share ideas, resources, and best practices.
- Encourage professional growth by providing peer support and expanding authentic relationships and networks.
- Inspire women leaders through thoughtful discussions on critical priorities and leadership capabilities.
Start Making
Connections Today
Engagement Levels
There are many ways to get involved in an EWF Forum, whether you’re a member or not.
Forum Subscribers
Join webinars, networking events, and online discussions.
Suggest topics or resources for future Forum activities.
Committee Members
Help plan and shape Forum activities.
Collaborate with other committee members and chairs.
Committee Chairs
Lead Forum planning and activities.
Serve as a Forum ambassador throughout the year.
What You
Can Do
If You’re an EWF Connect Member:
- Join any of the engagement levels (subscriber, committee member or chair)
- Access exclusive forum resources and webinar recordings
- Attend all forum webinars, networking events, and peer activities
- Join forum subcommittees
- Suggest new topics and ideas
If You’re Not a Member:
- Attend webinars (when open to the public)
- Join as a forum subscriber
- Participate in select subcommittees
- Suggest ideas and topics
Choose
Your Forum
Below, you’ll find more information about each forum
to help you explore your options.
Emerging Leaders Forum:
Entry-Level up to Mid-Level Women
The EWF Emerging Leaders Forum offers entry-level up to mid-level women leaders the opportunity to grow their leadership capabilities, hone their career path, and expand personally and professionally.
- Committee Chairs:
Luz Angeles, Sunila Chugh, and Lubna Rasheed - Committee Members:
Menaka Krishnamurthy, Rachael Sanders, Nicholette Pollak, Emily Rombach, Shalini Israni, Ifigeneia Metaxa, Gail Ash, Sivani Puvvala, Latrelle Cordero, Anjani Gupta
Ascending Leaders Forum:
Mid-level Women
The EWF Ascending Leaders Forum offers mid-level women leaders the opportunity to expand their leadership capacity, level-up their management skills, and take the next step in their career trajectory.
- Committee Chairs:
Melissa Melancon, Tosin (Olutosin) Oguntunde - Committee Members:
Tracy Geiger, Heather Graham, Mai Nguyen, Leslie O’Connor, Ashley Dean
Senior Leaders Forum:
C-level leaders and their +1s and +2s.
The EWF Senior Leaders Forum offers C+/-1,2 women leaders opportunities to expand their network of senior executives, increase their influence in their organizations, and tackle leadership and industry challenges.
- Committee Chairs:
Pratiksha Panesar, Jigisha Pardanani - Committee Members:
Emy Dunfee, Funmi Ladigbolu, Anna Loshkareva, Priya Bangarashettara, Staci Pihota
BISO Leaders Forum:
Women in Business Information Security Officer (BISO) or BISO-like roles
The EWF BISO Leaders Forum offers women leaders in Business Information Security Officer (BISO) or BISO-like roles opportunities to accelerate the position within their organizations and build a network of women focused on Cybersecurity’s collaboration with the business.
- Committee Chairs:
Melanie Halstensen, Colleen Mulcahy - Committee Members:
Vishra Aleshi, Brenda Bjerke, Arthureen Brown, Jessica Freeman, Maria Potvin, Ashley Godbey, Theresa Meagher