Letter from the Co-Founders

Welcome to Women in World Trade, New England!

Our mission is to connect, inform, and support women in the New England region engaged in international trade and investment or other global affairs. As a hub of education and innovation, as well as cutting-edge companies in manufacturing, services, and agriculture, New England continues to expand its international connections. The six states of New England enjoy growing export ties with the world, and the region is a destination of choice for many overseas investors.

We formally launched the group in February 2020, but that launch is more accurately described as a revival. In the 1980s, women in multiple regions formed groups to advance professional development opportunities for women in the field of international trade. A Boston group formed in 1987, hosting events with the diplomatic community and creating networking opportunities for women across a range of trade-related fields. Over the years, however, the leadership took on new responsibilities, some moved out of the region, and by the early 2000s, the group was dormant.

In late 2019, with our region becoming ever more global, we saw an opportunity to bring this group back together. A priority for us was that the group not only focus on Boston, but also the broader region, leveraging the international expertise and experiences of women from the six New England states. Through a series of in-person and virtual events with prominent speakers, we have cultivated a community of impressive women from across our region.

We welcome you to join us!