Washington State Business and Professional Women’s (WSBPW) Foundation transforms workplaces by strengthening the capacity of organizations and businesses to create work environments that are inclusive and value the skills and contributions of working women. A Successful Workplace, as defined by WSBPW Foundation, is one that practices and embraces work-life balance, equity and diversity.
2016 – 2017 Officers
Officers
Chair: Eldean Montgomery: foundation_chair@bpwwafoundation.org
Assistant Chair: Mike Healy: foundation_assistant@bpwwafoundation.org
Secretary: Sue Suwiwattanakul: foundation_secretary@bpwwafoundation.org
Treasurer: Barbara Luddon: foundation_treasurer@bpwwafoundation.org
Nominations Chair: foundation_nominations@bpwwafoundation.org
Board Members
Margaret Way
Debbie Feist
Patricia Falsetto
Bobbie Healy
Mike Healy
Kay Bradley Kampsen
Loren Lee
Diane Lam
Barbara Luddon
Eldean Montgomery
Virginia Murphy
Jacqueline Petrick Lee
Terry Ray
Georgia Riggleman
Sue Suwiwattanakul
Sue Tellock
WSBPW Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) research and education organization. The work of WSBPW Foundation supports workforce development programs and workplace policies that recognize the diverse needs of working women, communities and businesses. There are two foundations that the BPW/WA Federation is linked with: Washington State BPW (WSBPW) Foundation and BPW/USA Foundation. Both foundations are dedicated to helping
women meet their educational needs by way of scholarships and through research, knowledge, and policy.
Vision
To partner to create successful workplaces for women, their families and employers.
Mission
The primary objective of the Washington State Business & Professional Women’s Foundation is to provide scholarships for women’s education and training.
History
The legacy of Business and Professional Women began in 1919. Although the organization has transformed over time, the legacy and vision remain intact.
