Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) has officially launched its speakers bureau to help give women a greater share of voice in the pro AV and IT industries.
“A core part of our mission is empowering women through representation,” says Althea Ricketts, WAVIT vice president and vice president of corporate initiatives at Shure. She continues, “Creating the WAVIT Speakers Bureau will thus allow us to recommend women speakers —who are very underrepresented in the pro AV and IT industries — to our media partners, associations and the like.”
Ricketts adds, “Being able to see women represented in the media and on various stages creates a more inclusive environment; and encourages more women to grab a seat at the proverbial table.”
“I’ve had the mic passed to me many times, and it has helped my career immensely,” adds Susan Wilhite, WAVIT board member and business development manager, commercial at Snap One. “At WAVIT, we’re excited to help women find places to share their voices; whether it’s through a blog, speaking on a panel or [an interview] by industry media.”
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How to Join
Women interested in joining the WAVIT Speakers Bureau can now submit their information. The WAVIT Speakers Bureau is also open to both members and non-members. However, WAVIT notes that it will give preference to members for these opportunities.
Organizations in need of thought leaders can also reach out to Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, WAVIT founder and CEO of BAM! Marketing & PR Agency. Alvarado-Miranda is reachable at [email protected] for recommendations from the WAVIT Speakers Bureau.
WAVIT is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and empowers women in the AV and IT industries.
