Founded in 2009 as a LinkedIn group, Girls Who Print quickly became a grassroots initiative supporting women in the traditionally male-dominated printing industry.
Following an official launch yesterday (15 January), Girls Who Print is now described as an expansive international network, bridging diverse sectors.
The organisation said that its transition to nonprofit status represented a crucial step forward, reaffirming its dedication to fostering diversity, innovation, and empowerment within print.
Committed to collaboration, education, and advocacy, Girls Who Print said it is now extending its influence through regional chapters and a new membership program designed to empower women throughout the industry.
The new membership platform offers members exclusive access to educational webinars and professional development workshops for every experience level; strategic networking forums, regional support, and online events; mentorship opportunities and leadership training programs; and career opportunities, industry resources, and skill building.
Membership is open to women and allies worldwide. Sponsorship opportunities enable organisations to align with this movement while enhancing their brand visibility, it said. Tax-deductible contributions, including memberships, sponsorships, and donations, will help to sustain Girls Who Print programs and initiatives.
Girls Who Print is driven by a dedicated leadership team including executive director Deborah Corn, managing director Pat McGrew, and vice president and program director Kelly Mallozzi.
Corn said: “Our evolution from a LinkedIn group to the world’s largest network of women in print, and now a nonprofit organisation, demonstrates the power of shared purpose and community.
“We are positioned to further expand our global reach and create more opportunities for women to excel through all stages of their careers.”
On its immediate plans, Corn further told Printweek: “Every month we are hosting a Fierce Fabulous Friday Event online. The next two and our International Women’s Day Conference are open for registration.”
There will also be a Girls Who Print reception at Hunkeler Innovationdays in Lucerne, held from 4.30-5.30pm on 24 February, as well as a big presence for the organisation at Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin from 6-9 May.
Girls Who Print will also be at Dscoop Edge Long Beach in California from 14-17 May, with details of a meet and greet to be confirmed.
Additionally, in conjunction with Women’s History Month in March, Girls Who Print will be celebrating Women’s Print HERstory Month, which promotes the achievements of women in the industry. For the last two years, this has had over 100 participants.
More information on membership, sponsorships, and donations is available at: members.girlswhoprint.net.
