AVIXA Women’s Council
If you are an Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA) member who wants to support women in our industry — no matter who you are — you are invited to join this council.
Mission
To provide a global community of AVIXA members and other professionals committed to supporting and empowering women who work in the technology and AV industry.
International Women's Day 2022
The AVIXA Women’s Council thanks everyone who's participated in International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022.
Get social: Take a photo where you strike a pose (ALL genders welcome!) to choose to challenge and call out inequality. Share with #AVIXAwomen, #BreakTheBias, and #AVtweeps.
Sara Potecha, the author of West Point Woman, spoke about how to build camaraderie and embrace each other's differences at InfoComm's 2021 AVIXA Women's Council Breakfast. Watch her keynote below.
Career Empowerment Alliances
Career Empowerment Alliances are groups of eight–ten women that meet virtually each month. In these groups, AVIXA Women’s Council members dive into topics related to career advancement, work-life balance, conflict resolution and much more. Each group has a facilitator to organize the meetings and provide members monthly training materials. These groups are built on a mutual respect and trust which grows over time. Being in such a group connects members with mentors at various levels of experience that can help guide them throughout their careers. Join Today!
Local Groups
Our Local Groups meet regularly in a local area to get together to learn, network and build lasting relationships with other women in the industry. These groups are still forming across the globe so if you are interested in starting one or joining an
existing group, please fill out the interest form and we will get you connected!
AVIXA Women’s Council Co-Chair
Tammy Fuqua
ATEN Cypress, California
AVIXA Women’s Council Co-Chair
Diana Quintero, CTS
BOSE Santiago, Chile
Activities and Resources
- See how Sherri Beck, Director of Learning and Development of AVI-SPL, encourages women in her company and the Tampa area to get involved in technology: Embracing the Community of Women in AV
- Remembering Rosie and Why Now, More Than Ever, We're Like Her
- 2020 AVIXA Women's Council Breakfast Highlights
- Webinar: Afraid to Speak Up? Move the Needle from Self Doubt
- Webinar: Mavens Share the Power, Lead with Style & Build Rock Stars!
- Webinar: Talent Management Retention: How to Build the Team You Need for Success
- Webinar: A Conversation with Brandy Alvarado
- Webinar: Amplify Your Brand With Passion & Purpose & the downloadable Personal Brand Shield
Women of AV | Erica Carroll
Tim Albright talks with Product Training Manager Erica Carroll about how she got into AV, her experiences as a woman in the industry, and more.
Women of AV | Kristin Bidwell
Kristin Bidwell discusses how she got started in the business, what the future of the industry looks like, and more.
Women of AV | Penny Sitler
Tim Albright sits down with Penny Sitler to discuss discuss how she found herself in the AV industry, and her experience as a woman in AV.
Upcoming Events
Wellness and Workplace Change: How to inspire happiness in a changing workplace
The AVIXA Women’s Council is heading to Liverpool! Join us for an afternoon of networking and debate as we explore how to keep employees healthy and happy as work practices and environments change.
The event includes:
An optional tour of the award-winning Spaces at The Spine, one of the UK’s healthiest buildings.
A keynote by Debra Stevens – trainer, coach, speaker, and author of the newly released book: Stand Out – 5 key skills to advance your career. She will speak about Leadership and 5 ways to inspire innovation, increase engagement and retention, and maintain team well-being.
A panel discussion moderated by Paul Milligan, editor of Inavate magazine, will look at workplace well-being, what's changed, and what the key to success is. Angela Townsend, Director of Channel Sales at SMART Technologies, Jamie Brothwell, Director of Pro AV at Exertis, and Owen Ellis, Chairman of the AV User Group, are among the panelists.
And there will be time to network over drinks and canapes while enjoying the stunning views from the top of The Spine.
Register here to join us on the 22nd
June, 15:30 to 19:00, Spaces at The Spine, Liverpool L7 3FA
Event sponsor:
LA/OC Local Group Event: Rosie Riveters Rally
Time: 6/22/22 at 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Location: Epson America
3131 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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