IWF Florida Forum

Looking back at an inspiring day at the Women’s Fund Power of the Purse Luncheon! IWF Sisters came together to support the Women’s Fund in its mission to create positive change for women and girls through advocacy, research, and collective impact. #Throwback #PowerOfThePurse #IWFFlorida #WomenEmpoweringWomen #CollectiveImpact

This Women’s History Month, we honor the incredible female leaders driving our mission forward. A huge shoutout to our founder & president, Leslie Miller Saiontz, and our executive director, Lydia I. Muniz, whose leadership and vision continue to shape Achieve Miami’s success. We’re also grateful for the dedication of our inspiring female board members—Claudia Chagui, Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, Evelyn Greer, Claudia Grillo, Samantha Hoare, and Anshu Agrawal Motwani—who help us create transformative opportunities for students every day. Thank you for your leadership, wisdom, and commitment to education!?

Congratulations to Loretta McNeir on receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Representative Ashley V. Gantt and the Florida House of Representatives! This well-deserved recognition celebrates her unwavering dedication to advancing education, advocating for social justice, and empowering women in the African diaspora. #WomenWhoLead #Empowerment #SocialJustice #Advocacy #Leadership #Inspiration #WomensHistory #MakingAnImpact

Breaking barriers and shaping industries! Forbes highlighted 11 Black women entrepreneurs making an impact, and we’re thrilled to congratulate our IWF Sister Deryl McKissack for being recognized among these trailblazers. Her leadership in business and engineering continues to inspire future generations! https://lnkd.in/eabc9735 #IWFFlorida #InternationalWomensMonth #WomenWhoLead #BlackWomenEntrepreneurs #Trailblazer #Forbes #WomenInEngineering

During?International Women’s Month, we celebrate the remarkable women shaping industries and breaking barriers in leadership. Congratulations to our?IWF Sister Brenda Freeman, recognized in?BoardProspects' March issue?for her outstanding contributions as a board leader at?Caleres, Inc., Avnet, and as Lead Director at Weedmaps. #IWFFlorida #InternationalWomensMonth #WomenOnBoards #Leadership #WomenWhoInspire #BoardroomExcellence

On?#InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the?8,200 #IWFExceptionalLeaders?from?77 Forums?across?35 countries who make up our powerful global network. As trailblazers in their fields,?IWF members?represent the highest levels of leadership across industries. We take pride in being the only organization of this scale that forges meaningful connections among?C-suite women?across careers, cultures, and continents. Together, we will continue to amplify women’s voices, talents, and transformative impact—paving the way for future generations. https://lnkd.in/eHUiscCv #IWFFlorida #WomenWhoLead #GlobalLeadership #WomenEmpoweringWomen #IWD2025

Supporting history in style! ? Several #IWFFlorida sisters attended Vizcaya’s 17th Annual Preservation Luncheon, organized by Josie Wang, Marile Lopez, Laurie Jennings, and more, to champion the preservation of this iconic landmark. #Vizcaya #HistoricPreservation #WomenWhoLead #IWFSisters #MiamiEvents

On?#InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the?8,200 #IWFExceptionalLeaders?from?77 Forums?across?35 countries who make up our powerful global network. As trailblazers in their fields,?IWF members?represent the highest levels of leadership across industries. We take pride in being the only organization of this scale that forges meaningful connections among?C-suite women?across careers, cultures, and continents. Together, we will continue to amplify women’s voices, talents, and transformative impact—paving the way for future generations. https://lnkd.in/eHUiscCv #IWFFlorida #WomenWhoLead #GlobalLeadership #WomenEmpoweringWomen #IWD2025

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women who uplift and inspire our communities. Congratulations to our 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! Laurie’s dedication to South Florida and her unwavering support for women and children in need have left a lasting impact. #IWFFlorida #InternationalWomensMonth #WomenWhoInspire #Leadership #TakeAWalkInHerShoes

As we wrap up Black History Month, we celebrate the remarkable women in our forum who are leading change and shaping the future. IWF Sister Marilyn Holifield has dedicated her career to breaking barriers in the legal field, from her legal work to championing diversity and inclusion. Read our Q&A with her to learn more about her journey, insights, and advice for the next generation of legal professionals. #IWFFlorida #BlackHistoryMonth