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We believe in LIMITLESS opportunities for all women.

WFF is relentlessly focused on advancing women leaders in the Food Industry.
We do that by helping women hone new skills and helping companies create inclusive environments where women thrive and business performance grows.

You never have to go it alone.

For Members

For Partners

WFF Partners are at the forefront of inclusive leadership. They increase opportunities for women to grow their careers in the Food Industry and drive sustained business growth with gender-diverse leadership teams.

When you join WFF, and the many global brands we proudly call Partners, you gain the insights and support to evolve your gender equity efforts. You also get unrivaled leadership development for your teams to ensure women team members rise with you.

Develop Women Leaders

Providing female team members with access to WFF's rich professional development content - informed by research and tailored to their career stage - builds their competencies and your talent pipeline.

Accelerate Progress

When you don't have to reinvent the wheel, you can go farther, faster. WFF connects Partners to key insights and learnings that are already being proven in the workplace and in the Food Industry.

Lead Change

Employees are inspired by leaders who promote workplace diversity, and women who see their companies committed to gender diversity want to stay with them longer. Leading on gender equity helps you win the war for talent.

Become A Partner

For a modest annual investment, WFF members gain an entire learning community focused on personal and professional development. Throughout the year, we are your go-to resource for both practical content to build capabilities and inspiration to move beyond obstacles and excel. Learn more about WFF Connect here.

Expand Your Knowledge

Through WFF Connect, our virtual Member Portal, you gain access to a robust virtual learning curriculum on a vast array of career topics and personal and professional development skills.

Grow Your Network

Connect with like-minded leaders through virtual, live Q&A sessions, Communities of Interest (COIs) and access to our member database. You will be the first to learn about virtual events, in-market workshops and local networking events, as well as opportunities to volunteer with WFF to build connections and practice leadership skills.

Propel Your Career

Assess your strengths and opportunities with the Leadership Self-Assessment to map out a plan to take your career to the next level. WFF Connect will customize your educational content to help build your opportunity areas and learn new skills.

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Upcoming Events

2021 Leadership Conference

March 21-24, 2021

The WFF LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE is the premiere women's leadership event of the year - THE place to find career-long friends, advocates, development and unmatched inspiration.

Read for an important announcement regarding the 2020 Leadership Conference.

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Legacy Series Executive Workshops

WFF Partner company CEOs, Presidents and senior leaders bring their expertise to executive workshops on the topics that reflect their greatest passions.

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Leadership Development Workshops

One-day workshops that provide learning and practical application of skills from WFF's highest-rated professional speakers from Conference breakout sessions. Accelerates the development of female Emerging Leaders and Emerging Executives with a best-in-class event and provides inspiration from industry executives.

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Prepare for What’s Next at Work

Whether your employer is creating phased plans for return to in-person work and re-opening closed facilities or you are transitioning to the next chapter in your career, the waves of change continue. Thinking deeply about how you, your goals and the Food Industry will be different moving forward will help you focus on being proactive, tap into effective ways of re-engaging and support your colleagues and team members in navigating these waters.

Rapid Change Demands Frequent Reassessment

Successful leaders reassess frequently to determine new responses needed.

How To Use A Setback As A Launching Pad

Facing the challenge head on with eyes open is a great place to start.

You’ll be in the company of leaders from our corporate partners, including: