New York Women in Communications

09/23/2025

✨ What an incredible night! The 2025 NYWICI Trailblazer Awards brought together the best and brightest in communications to honor this year’s outstanding honorees and the trailblazers paving the way for the next generation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special—we couldn’t have asked for a better celebration. 💜

09/22/2025

On the latest WomenHeard Changemakers podcast, Elizabeth Neubauer-Donovan shares how empathy and openness shape her leadership style and help build strong, supportive teams. Listen in for more inspiring insights from her journey!

09/18/2025

Come behind the scenes with 2024 and 2025 Scholarship Recipient Hande Erkan at the 2025 Trailblazer Awards! From red carpet moments to powerful speeches and inspiring connections, experience the energy of the night through her eyes. 💜

This celebration of women leading the way in communications was truly one to remember. ✨

09/18/2025

🎓✨ Hear directly from our incredible NYWICI scholarship recipients on what it means to apply, be selected, and receive support that fuels their education and career journey.

Their stories show the power of opportunity—and remind us why these scholarships matter.

📢 Applications for the 2026 NYWICI Scholarship Program open in late October. Don’t miss your chance to apply! https://nywici.org/advance/students/scholarships/eligibility-and-qualifications/

09/18/2025

On the latest episode of the WomenHeard Changemakers podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth Donovan, SVP Global Head of Commerce & Retail Media Networks at Axiom IPG. Elizabeth shares her journey as a visionary leader, her passion for mentorship, and her insights on navigating change in the media industry.

Tune in for inspiration on building strong teams, giving back, and balancing career and family.

Listen now! https://nywici.org/podcast/

09/17/2025

✨ The 2025 Trailblazer Awards was an unforgettable celebration of the women redefining what it means to lead in communications.

To our honorees, nominators, attendees, and community: thank you for making this event so inspiring. And a special thank you to our incredible sponsors for making it all possible. Your support empowers us to celebrate excellence, fuel opportunities, and spotlight the next generation of trailblazers. 💜

We can’t wait to see where this momentum takes us next. Until then, let’s keep leading, innovating, and lifting each other up!

09/17/2025

✨ Our 2025 NYWICI Trailblazers are making headlines!

Featured in ABC News, this year’s honorees — Jessica Ling, Leah Seay Anise, Danielle Wallis, and Talia Bender Small — share the lessons, “aha moments,” and advice that have shaped their careers.

From embracing failure to building authentic relationships and pushing through discomfort, their journeys are full of inspiration for women across communications and beyond.

Read their reflections here: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/4-professionals-named-years-trailblazing-women/story?id=125620378

New York Women in Communications held its second annual Trailblazer Awards in Manhattan on Tuesday.

09/17/2025

🚀 Highlights from the 2024 Comms Career Conference!

From powerful panels to hands-on networking, last year’s event brought together the brightest rising talent and leaders in communications.

We can’t wait to build on that momentum at this year’s sold-out conference. The future of comms is here! ✨

09/16/2025

✨ Relive the energy of the 2024 Trailblazers Awards! ✨

This highlight reel captures the inspiration, connection, and celebration of women shaping the future of communications.

And if you were with us tonight at the 2025 Trailblazer Awards, you’d be right in the middle of all this excitement. 💫

09/11/2025

Congratulations to our September Volunteer of the Month: Aoife Hartigan! 🌟

Aoife is a student, a lover of sitcoms like Community, Arrested Development, and The Good Place, and a lifelong Liverpool fan.⚽ She’s passionate about giving back through NYWICI and says volunteering has helped her build skills while making a meaningful impact.

✨ Her advice? “For those thinking about volunteering, I highly recommend it! This wonderful organization provides so much to our communities and it feels very rewarding to contribute to that in a unique way.”

We’re so grateful to have you as part of the NYWICI community, Aoife! 💜

09/10/2025

The Future of Journalism/Media Careers ✨

From newsrooms to digital platforms, the media landscape is evolving—and these trailblazing women are leading the way. Don’t miss this powerful panel at the NYWICI Communications Career Conference:

🎤 Speakers:
• Marysol Castro, PIX 11 Anchor, New York Living (Moderator)
• Ashley Carman, Reporter, Bloomberg
• Debby Krenek, Publisher of Newsday + Former Matrix Honoree
• Callie Schweitzer, Head of Premium Content & Community Strategy, LinkedIn

📍 Spotify, 4 World Trade Center, NYC
📅 Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 | 12–5 PM

✨ This event is currently SOLD OUT—but you can join the waitlist for a chance to attend: https://nywici.wildapricot.org/event-6223376

09/09/2025

✨ Trailblazer Spotlight ✨

We’re thrilled to celebrate Danielle Wallis, Chief Marketing Officer, Connected Commerce & Head of Card Marketing at JPMorganChase, as a 2025 NYWICI Trailblazer Honoree! Danielle was nominated by her colleague and mentor Tracy-Ann Lim, Global Chief Media Officer at JPMorganChase and 2024 NYWICI Trailblazer Honoree.

Together, they exemplify the power of leadership, innovation, and mentorship in shaping the future of communications and marketing.

💫 The 2025 Trailblazer Awards are officially SOLD OUT—but stay tuned as we continue spotlighting these phenomenal women and the industry leaders who helped pave their way.