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Welcome to WWLF

The Women's Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF) is a volunteer association for professional women in the wireless communications industry. Through WWLF's events, members share their expertise, broaden their contacts, and advance their career opportunities. WWLF celebrates the experience of the many successful women in the communications industry.

Call for WWLF ELT Nominations (2025 - 2026 Term)

We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025-2026 WWLF Executive Leadership Team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of our organization and make a real impact in the wireless industry.

We encourage you to consider nominating yourself or a WWLF member whom you believe would be an excellent addition to the team. All ELT candidates must have served on the WWLF Board of Directors for not less than one (1) year, although they do not need to be a current Board member.

To Nominate: Please complete the ELT Nomination Form and send to secretary@wwlf.org with a copy to deb.bennett@wia.org by close of business, Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Key Dates: Nomination & Voting Timeline

  • ELT Nominations will be accepted from November 11, 2024, through close of business, Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
  • The ballot will be finalized November 27, 2024. Members in good standing as of December 1, 2024 are eligible to vote.
  • Voting opens Monday, December 2, 2024.
  • Voting closes Friday, December 20, 2024.
  • Candidates will be notified of election results December 23-27, 2024.
  • New ELT administration takes office January 6, 2025. 

Announcing Our 2024 WWLF Fellowship Award Winner

The Women's Wireless Leadership Forum is proud to announce Talisha Germain as the 2024 Fellowship Award winner. Talisha will be mentored by Beth Yglesias.

Talisha Germain

Crown Castle

Talisha Germain serves as the Utility Relations/Network Permitting Specialist at Crown Castle since 2021. She is instrumental in optimizing attachment, power and jurisdictional permitting delivery cycles within the New York City Market. Her expertise ensures efficiency and compliance with regulations, while her commitment to excellence shines through in her role as a subject matter expert.

Read more about Talisha and Beth

WWLF Mentoring Program

The Mentorship Program matches industry veterans with mentees providing an important foundation for mentees to learn more quickly about the industry, streamline their professional pursuits, provide education for specialized topics, and offer advice toward achieving work-life balance. Visit the Mentoring Program page to learn more or to apply to become a mentor or mentee.

WWLF Featured Events

Reflections on Connect (X) 2023
Wireless Women's Leadership Luncheon Hosted by WIA Foundation and WWLF. Read WWLF's inspiring message: "We are the future of our industry"

Photography credits: Kevin Allen Photography , Sandra Madhere Studios , WWLF members

the WWLF Connection Newsletter

IMPACT regional events and our virtual webinars provide leadership support and guidance to members of the Women's Wireless Leadership Forum

Our mission at Women's Wireless Leadership Forum is to provide networking opportunities, educational enhancement and career development for all women in the wireless industry. The purpose of this group is to facilitate a meeting of the minds and foster discussion to support, empower and enrich the lives of our members.

Meet New PeopleLearn Something NewShare Ideas | Encourage Each Other | Have Fun

Let’s…POSITIVELY IMPACT EACH OTHER’S LIVES

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We Want to Hear From You

We truly appreciate the continued support from our members. Do you have a questions, feedback, ideas or recommendations that you’d like to share with us? We’d like to hear from you.

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Training and Call for Speakers

Interested in Training?

TEC, The Telecommunications Education Center, provides courses designed to improve career development opportunities and on-the-job proficiencies for members of the telecommunications workforce. Visit https://wia.org/landing/tec.php for TEC Upcoming Courses.

Call for Speakers

We are seeking speakers for our upcoming regional and national events. Our forums and speaker engagements will focus on topics that are dynamic, inspirational, and visionary to facilitate the sharing of best practices, to allow educational enhancement and career development for all women in the wireless industry.

Speaker Application

Events Team

WWLF is excited to offer local, regional, and online events to help you develop professionally and provide networking opportunities. The Events Leadership Team Representatives are:

  • Executive Director of Events: Laura Lora
  • National Events Director: Arleth Carbajal
  • Director of Virtual Events: Heather Fletcher
  • SE Regional Events Director: Sara Muehlberger
  • NE Regional Events Director: Ashley DeCabia
  • West Regional Events Director: Stella Bezabeh
  • Central Regional Events Director: Nancy Hernandez

WWLF Welcomes ALL Members!

WWLF is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are welcome in all aspects of our organization. WWLF values the knowledge and perspectives that our members bring to our organization from their diverse backgrounds. While all members are welcome to participate in both regional and national events, WWLF remains committed to the design and delivery of content to support the development of women in the wireless communications industry.

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