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Volunteer Fair Keeps on Giving

Volunteer Your Expertise and Gain Valuable Industry Connections!

Our robust volunteer network is the lifeblood of the Wnet mission and we are thankful for the many new volunteers from the January Virtual Fair. But we need more!

We invite you to be an active part of our growth and constant improvement and welcome you to be as active as you'd like. You are part of an amazing organization of women from across the payments industry, and men who advocate for us.

Our volunteer opportunities range from planning our annual leadership summit to assisting with marketing and branding, helping plan our virtual events to fundraising, and member engagement and recruitment to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Join the more than 400 volunteers who are working together to contribute their talents and expertise to help us create a stronger and more diverse industry by empowering and investing in women. 

Get involved by clicking a link below or requesting to join a group via SocialLink, Wnet's online member community.

Task Force and Committee Opportunities:

Join a Volunteer Group on SocialLink:

• Log in to SocialLink, Wnet's Member Community
• Select Groups from the main menu or from the Quick Links in your feed
• Choose your area of interest from the list
• Select one group to join and click on Join Group or Request to Join

If you have any questions about a specific volunteer opportunity, please reach out to us at info@wnetonline.org.

Watch on-demand the first-ever, members-only Virtual Volunteer Fair. Download the presentation slides to see the details.

Good News about Our Members and Partners

Life-Changing Story of Wnet Board Director
Cindy Knowles' Journey with Chronic Kidney Disease

By Cindy Knowles, Vice President, Head of Business Administration, FIS

My Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) journey began by happenstance. During a routine physical examine ~20 years ago, my blood work detected my kidney functions were abnormal. I exhibited no external signs, and the only potential cause the physicians could suggest was a lifetime of migraines and athletic injuries managed with ibuprofen. At that time, I was informed that I was at Stage 3 renal disease with about 50% functioning but with a healthy lifestyle, they anticipated I should be able to slow the progression. Over the past 6-10 years, I have held steady at Stage 4 with ~25% functioning leading a fairly normal life.
 
Fast forward to December 2020, when I contracted COVID-19 with viral pneumonia and was hospitalized. My doctors saved my life with aggressive antibiotics, oxygen, diuretics and steroids. This resulted in a one-two sucker punch to my CKD. Upon leaving the hospital, the doctors indicated I was now End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD 5) with my kidneys functioning at ~12%. In the weeks that followed, I had the realistic conversation with my medical team and my family about next steps – which included dialysis and/or a kidney transplant. As I said to myself, “it was time to get my ducks in a row.”

Read more and see how you can help Cindy and others!

MEMBER MOVES

Sonal Desai has moved to Till Payments as Director of Operational Transformation.

Deborah Hinderstein has a new position at MetaBank as Vice President, Acquiring Solutions.

Lindsay Kugel has been promoted to Vice President, Innovation & Corporate Development, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Congratulations to All!

If you have moved to a new company or a new role, tell us so we can highlight you in MEMBER MOVES! Send details, and Press Release link if applicable, to info@wnetonline.org.

PARTNER NEWS

ACI Worldwide Recognized in Aite Matrix: Biller Direct EBPP Solutions. Read more.

FIS Named Best Performing Payments Gateway by The Strawhecker Group in its 2022 Real Transaction Metrics Awards. Read more.

JP Morgan Enters Metaverse with ‘Onyx Lounge’ in the blockchain-based world of Decentraland. Read more.

Mastercard advances commitment to Black women-owned businesses across the U.S. with yearlong programming, support and funding. Read more.

Ian Drysdale, CEO of One Inc, featured in Episode 145 of Leaders in Payments Podcast, discussing the future of our industry – including the evolution of cryptocurrency and the dramatic shift towards real-time payments and authentication. Read more.

Paysafe expands BetWildwood partnership with Skrill USA digital wallet upgrade. Read more.

TRANSACT, Powered by ETA, is April 12-14 in Las Vegas. Learn more and register. 

Digital Transactions: A French fintech called Vagopass introduced a Web application that allows persons buying a used car to make a secure payment to the seller in place of a cashier's check

The Green Sheet: Blockchain, cryptocurrency moving into mainstream

The Paypers: American Express offers Plan It checkout option on Delta.com

PYMNTS.com: Federal Reserve Governor Stresses the Importance of a US CBDC

The Strawhecker Group: Value-Add to Must-Have: What Businesses Need From Their Payments Company

Yahoo! Finance: In Code We (Lose) Trust: How Security Became the Achilles' Heel of Crypto

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!

• (Webinar) Pressing Reset: Finding Harmony While Striving for Success
• (Article) Four Priorities for Chief Diversity Officers in 2022
• (Chapter Event) Atlanta Chapter LinkUp: Building a Positive Culture in the Workplace

We Invite YOU to Contribute!
Found a great article you want to share with Wnet members?
Be the connection! Share it in the TLC.

Nominate a Wnet Member for the Member Spotlight
to Celebrate Their Dedication to Our Community!

• Join the Wnet Book Club or a NEW Inclusion Group
• Connect in SocialLink, our member community
• Meet your Wnet Leaders
• Join your local Chapter

Not a member? Learn more about joining Wnet to enjoy all the benefits of membership!