Get Involved
Women Investment Professionals invites you to consider becoming involved with one of our committees. WIP is an active and growing organization. Not only do we welcome and need your help, we also want your good ideas. The best way to contribute is through your involvement on a working committee. This is an excellent way in which to network and really get to know some terrific women.
Events Committee
Women Investment Professionals events are the cornerstone of WIP. The Events Committee has been very successful in putting on informative and enjoyable events across a wide range of themes – from investment and economic topics to personal and career development to pure networking and socializing. Attendees find WIP events welcoming, stimulating and fun!
With a goal of four to five events per year, the Events Committee is responsible for selecting program themes, speakers and venues. With the help of Patriot Management, event logistics are planned out and managed. The Events Committee welcomes additional members to contribute creative ideas and support this important function. Please contact Silvija Martincevic at silvija@attucksfunds.com or 312-422-9900.
We have had a very successful events program over the past few years. Below are descriptions of a few of our most recent events:
Your Leadership Style: Define It, Own It and Put It to Work April 25, 2007
Presented by:
- Shoya Zichy, Author of Career Match
2007 Economic Forum February 8, 2007
Presented by:
- Linda Darragh, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago
- Christine Benz, Director of Fund Analysis, Morningstar, Inc.
Women Defining Success: Making Career Choices & Taking Risks on Their Own Terms November 1, 2006
Presented by:
- Connie Duckworth, President and Chairman of the Board, Arzu, Inc.
- Kristen Fox, Director of News & Research, www.HedgeWorld.com
The Wines of France and Italy: A Historical Perspective June 22, 2006
Presented by:
- Ron Balter, Wine Director, Italian Village Restaurants
- Ron Spears, Owner, Grape News Importing, Ltd.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange: Futures and Options April 26, 2006
Presented by:
- Kimberly Taylor, President, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Clearing
- Robin Ross, Managing Director, Interest Rate Products
- Tina Lemieux, Managing Director, Equity Products and Services
2006 Economic Forum: Treacherous Waters Ahead? January 25, 2006
Presented by:
- Cathy Lemieux, Senior Vice President, Supervision and Regulation, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
- Dr. Janice Eberly, Chair of the Finance Department, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Women at the Top: Juggling the Act of Work/Life Balance October 26, 2005
Presented by:
- Carole Brown, Managing Director, Lehman Brothers
- Ingrid Dyott, Managing Director, Lehman Brothers
- Anne Erni, Managing Director, Lehman Brothers
- Nadja Fidelia, Managing Director, Lehman Brothers
Membership Committee
Over its 10-plus years, Women Investment Professionals has benefited greatly from the continued support and involvement of many different types of women. Today, WIP consists of a fairly diverse group of women ranging across Plan/Fund Sponsors, Investment Consultants, Legal Counsel, and Investment Management Professionals. Additionally, WIP consists of women with many years of excellent experience in the institutional investment area as well as those who are just getting their careers underway.
The Membership Committee is focused on growing the organization as well as identifying and meeting the varied needs of WIP's members. This is accomplished through new member events, surveys and feedback forms, and various communications. You are invited to join us in helping manage the lifeblood of our organization. Please contact Charlotte Walsh at Charlotte.Walsh@allegiantgroup.com or 312-338-5300.
Communications Committee
As Women Investment Professionals grows and expands programming and membership, the Communications Committee is taking on an even greater role. Our busy members need various tools to keep up with our activities including event announcements, website access, and periodic WIP news updates. Our goal is to communicate who we are and our mission to the broader institutional investment community in order to attract and serve the interest of new and existing members. As we look ahead, we invite WIP members to contribute to this vital area. Please contact Anne Girton at anne.girton@sbcglobal.net or 312-696-6145.
Community Outreach Committee
For many years, Women Investment Professionals has placed considerable importance on civic responsibility. Not only is community outreach a wonderful way in which members can give back, it also provides another opportunity for members to get to know each other and build personal bonds.
Outreach targeting education and schools is the current focus. WIP has developed a relationship with the Young Women's Leadership Charter School ("YWLCS") and we seek to include several other institutions in the coming year. YWLCS is a rigorous preparatory school focused on math, science and technology. Past events with the school include Career Day panel discussions, internships and mentoring relationships. The Community Outreach Committee welcomes additional members who can help identify the many ways we can use our talents and resources to help others. Please contact Shauna Lambright at shauna@lambrightfs.com or 312-739-0038.