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SPRING HAS ARRIVED!
LET’S GROW THIS APRIL BY CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
April is a month of new birth – Spring has arrived (in most areas!), many religions observe holy days, and it’s a perfect time to celebrate our differences and similarities to gain a deeper understanding of each other.
As a Wnet Board Director and volunteer on numerous teams and task forces, I find that working with others outside of my ecosystem challenges me to be open to new views and ideas, appreciate cultural differences and enjoy fresh perspectives to help create a more inclusive society.
Wnet is focused on expanding our knowledge of diversity in the workplace with special events and highlights for our Career Month, Volunteer Month, and Diversity Month.
In this issue, our DEI Content Task Force shares information about Ramadan, an Islamic holiday (April 2-May 2) marked by fasting, praise, prayer, and devotion to Islam. I hope you take a few minutes to discover more about this month-long holy event that nearly 20% of the U.S. population celebrates. As leaders, we need to continuously challenge ourselves to understand and better acknowledge the diverse cultures of our teams, and April is a perfect time to explore the many special holidays of this month of awakening.
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Laura Gibson
Wnet Board Director
Associate Director, Technology Consulting
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P.S. I’ll be celebrating a new beginning this month: I am getting married on April 16, merging two families with two different cultures! I will be enjoying my honeymoon on the beautiful beaches of Mexico.
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Wnet Atlanta Chapter Wrap-Up: Allyship in the Workplace
March 16, 2022
By Crystal McCorkle, Client Services Specialist, Global Payments Inc.
Last week, I had the opportunity to represent the Wnet Atlanta Chapter as the host of our first in person event of 2022! Our event sponsor, Payroc, presented the topic "Allyship in the Workplace," and we could have talked about it all night!
Our dynamic panelists Jewel Hazelton, M.S. IMC, JaBre V. Scott, and Matt Austin as well as moderator Stephanie Zirkle-Puerto each provided their experiences and forward thinking to the discussion. We not only want to talk about the current status of Allyship in the Workplace, but how we continue the conversation and really drive change.
Read more and watch the replay.
Wnet NYC Chapter Wrap-Up: Return to Retail
March 29, 2022
By Michele Fischthal, Senior Client Manager, American Express and Kathryn Kmiotek, Channel Marketing Director, Fortis
Our Wnet - Women's Network in Electronic Transactions March 29 NYC Chapter LinkUp: Return to Retail at Tory Burch Hudson Yards was fun and invigorating. It was so nice to be amongst women in the payments industry for a robust dialogue learned from Amanda Fraga, VP Research & Insights at MasterCard, about Return to Retail with some key themes and trends:
- The Metaverse is real and a part of strategy of many retailers/businesses - shows innovative and futuristic mindset
- Bring on the Joy - use of color and vibrancy back to our wardrobes & life
- The Great Reset gave time to reassess what is important using technology to improve quality & balance (2 hour delivery/BNPL)
- Social Media as a relevant channel gives retailers a scalable platform for Gen Z and Millenials shopping on TikTok or Instagram (fast fashion/influencers)
Read more.
Wnet Webinar Wrap-Up: Elevate the Next Generation of Women Leaders:
Finding Mentors and Becoming One
March 30, 2022
By Dawn Delaney, VP, Innovation and Fintech Partnerships, Wholesale Payments, JPMorgan Chase
On March 30, 2022, Dawn Delaney and Eileen Holcomb of J.P. Morgan Payments discussed the importance of mentorship during a virtual session hosted by Women’s Network in Electronic Transactions (Wnet).
The central theme of the virtual session—elevating the next generation of women leaders, finding mentors and becoming one—focused on the value of mentorship in women’s personal and professional lives. Valuable insights were shared on helping women identify the right mentor, initially engaging them and establishing the most effective interaction and communication.
Drawing from their real-world experiences being mentored and mentoring others, specific recommendations for those seeking to be a mentor or mentee include:
Read more and watch the replay.
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Good News about Our Members and Partners
April is WNET CAREER MONTH! Whether you are looking for a new role or to progress in your current position, Wnet is here for you! Our April events are focused on your career needs, no matter your level or experience. See all the career-focused events.
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Wnet Serves Payments Industry with Standout Year While Celebrating 15 Years of Empowering and Investing in Women. Only not-for-profit organization serving thousands across the global payments industry shares highlights from their 15th year of service. Read the Press Release. See our new Annual Report infographic!
Thank You for a record-breaking 2021!
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Six Wnet Leaders Among ETA's Forty Under 40 Honorees. Congratulations to all honored but especially our Wnet members: Amanda Beam, ETA CPP, of Signature Payments, Brittney Carlisle of CSG, Jewel Hazelton, M.S. IMC, of Wnet, Crystal McCorkle, CSPO, of Global Payments Inc., Megan Mountain of Paya and Liz Pike of Green Rhino Recruitment! Enjoy your induction at ETA's TRANSACT. Join them at a WNET RECEPTION, April 13, 9-9:45am PDT, in the First American Payment Systems Booth #247. Register here.
Making a Difference: Interview with Linda Rossetti, EVP of Strategic Initiatives of Payroc, about diversity & inclusion, her impressive career and her generous involvement with Wnet. Read more.
Wnet Members, watch for our Member Survey coming to your email later this month! We value your feedback and hope you will spend a few minutes responding to our questions.
MEMBER MOVES
Congratulations!
If you have moved to a new company, have a new role, or been nominated to a board, tell us so we can highlight you in MEMBER MOVES! Send details and press release link if applicable to info@wnetonline.org.
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We thank our dedicated volunteers, donors, leadership, and staff
for creating a stronger and more diverse payments industry!
Call for Volunteers! Whether you are brand new to the Wnet Community or a long-term member, we’re looking for volunteers to serve in a variety of short and long-term positions. When you share your time and talents, you will immerse yourself in new opportunities, build relationships with other payment professionals, and help advance our mission of empowering and investing in women.
Make a Difference: Check out the available opportunities—including a Leadership Summit Event Content Chair & Silent Auction Volunteers.
PARTNER NEWS
- WELCOME to new corporate partners MerchantE and Till Payments! Based in Georgia, MerchantE provides a financial technology platform that drives digital commerce and supports the money management needs of growing businesses. Till Payments helps technology vendors and their customers streamline their payments acceptance and operations. Thank you for supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion for our 4,000+ members and the larger payments and fintech industry.
- FIS releases latest Fintech Adoption consumer trends research to look at consumers’ relationships with fintechs. Read more.
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Women in the Workplace invites Wnet corporate members to participate in the 2022 Women in the Workplace study conducted by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org. This is the largest comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America and 8th consecutive year of the annual research effort for companies in U.S. and Canada with more than 1,000 employees. Sign up now.
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MAC's Monthly Webinar Series for the industry has sprung with education tailored to risk, underwriting and compliance professionals who support the payment industry. See upcoming events.
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Paysafe Announces New CEO, Former FIS President and Fintech Industry Leader, Bruce Lowthers, Appointed Chief Executive Officer. Read more.
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Worldpay from FIS to offer direct USDC settlement. Read more.
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WNET CAREER MONTH
April 12-14: Partner Event: TRANSACT, Powered by ETA, in Las Vegas. See Wnet Board Director Genevieve Dozier, panelist for Payfac Session: Why Are ISOs Considering Payment Facilitation?
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April 13: Partner Event: Wnet Networking Reception at TRANSACT, sponsored by First American by Deluxe, 9-9:45 a.m. PDT in Booth #247. FREE and open to all.
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April 20: WNET CAREER MONTH: Tampa Chapter LinkUp: The Art of Mentoring vs. The Art of Coaching with Debra Fine of PSCU. FREE and open to all.
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| April 21: WNET CAREER MONTH: Webinar: Stand Out from the Crowd. Become an ETA Certified Payment Professional! with Amanda Beam, ETA CPP, of Signature Payments. FREE for Wnet members. |
| April 26: WNET CAREER MONTH: Chicago Chapter LinkUp: Maintaining Your Visibility While Working Remotely with Nadya Bolton and Joanna Hanner of Discover, Stephanie Puerto of Payroc and Erica Savr of Bank of America. FREE and open to all. |
| April 27: WNET CAREER MONTH: Book Club: Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work |
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April 28: WNET CAREER MONTH: PayTechWomenLead Speaker Series: Want To Be A Thought Leader? How to Master Public Speaking Series: Part 1.
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| May 6: Phoenix Chapter LinkUp: Meet, Greet & Grow - Happy Hour Networking in-person event with Kate Holloway of Bankers’ Bank of the West and Stephanee Smith of Nuvei. FREE and open to all. |
| May 9: North Texas & Phoenix Chapter LinkUp: Post-Pandemic Job Search Strategies with Elizabeth Lions, Career Coach and CEO of Lionsology. FREE and open to all. |
| June 13-15: Partner Event: SEAA 2022 in Atlanta. |
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September 27-28: Wnet 2022 Leadership Summit - SAVE THE DATE!
SEE MORE EVENTS.
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Celebrating #GlobalDiversityMonth
Professional Considerations During Ramadan
April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and as such, we wanted to highlight that Ramadan is being observed April 2 - May 2. With limited exceptions, most Muslims will be fasting throughout the month during daytime hours, generally between 11- 6 hours per day. About twenty percent of the population identifies as Muslim, so it is likely there are colleagues around you who are observing Ramadan.
Things to keep in mind this month for your colleagues:
- They will not eat during the day, and likely will not drink water.
- Their sleep schedule might be shifted due to meal times and family gatherings.
- They might need additional time for prayers.
Read more for additional ideas.
LEARN, CONTRIBUTE, WATCH AGAIN
The Wnet Thought Leadership Center, curated by members, for members, gives you access to best-of-the-best links to research, articles, publications and industry information. Plus, members can watch replays of most Wnet events in the TLC!
We Invite YOU to Contribute!
Found a great article you want to share with Wnet members?
Be the connection! Share it in the TLC.
Not a member? Learn more about joining Wnet to enjoy all the benefits of membership!
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