Visionary, provider of AV-over-IP solutions, is now an Empower Sponsor of WAVIT. The latter is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries. Per a statement, as an Empower Sponsor, Visionary will strengthen its commitment to education, outreach and initiatives that support and encourage women in the pro AV and IT industries.
“Visionary is passionate about empowering, promoting and furthering diversity, equity and inclusion in the pro AV and IT industries,” remarks Scott Freshman, chief operating officer for Visionary. “We recognize the significant impact that WAVIT has on our industry by creating a platform that supports and encourages women through education, representation and inclusion.”
He continues, “We are proud to support WAVIT and champion their efforts of supporting and empowering women; especially through personal and professional development opportunities, to create waves of equality in the pro AV and IT industries.”
“Sponsors are critical to our organization. And we’re thrilled that Visionary has decided to invest in our mission to provide a network that supports and empowers women in the AV and IT industries,” says Gina Sansivero, co-founder and president of WAVIT and vice president of marketing and communications at AtlasIED. “With support of sponsors like Visionary; WAVIT can continue to create opportunities for women to enter into and excel in our industry.”
Per a statement, WAVIT, created for and by women, provides a much-needed network that supports and empowers women in the AV and IT industries. It does so through education, outreach and initiatives. WAVIT has also placed emphasis on education, mentorship and establishing career pathways for retaining women in the industry and creating new pathways for young women in the industry. This has thus helped in breaking down barriers to create an inclusive environment that attracts and retains female talent.
