Girls Who Print achieves non-profit status

Girls Who Print, a network of women in print and graphic communications, has announced its formal transition into a global non-profit organisation.

As part of the transition, Girls Who Print will launch a series of regional chapters as well as a membership program designed to empower women throughout the printing industry.

First founded in 2009 as a group on LinkedIn, Girls Who Print expanded into an international network supporting women in diverse sectors within the wider print industry.

In an official statement about the founding of the non-profit, Girls Who Print says: “Transitioning to nonprofit status represents a crucial step forward, reaffirming its dedication to fostering diversity, innovation, and empowerment within print”.

The leadership team is headed by executive director Deborah Corn, who dubs herself the Intergalactic Ambassador to the Printervese. Corn also heads the Print Media Centr, a platform that provides marketing insights and strategy to printing professionals.

Kelly Mallozzi, a mentor and sales coach for the printing industry, has been appointed as the non-profit’s new vice president and programme director.

Pat McGrew rounds up the leadership team as Girls Who Print’s managing director. She is also the managing director of McGrewGroup, a business consulting firm providing guidance and triage for printing.

As part of Girls Who Print’s non-profit transition, the organisation is launching a new membership platform, offering members exclusive access to educational webinars, networking forums, regional support, and online events.

The membership platform also includes mentorship and career opportunities, alongside skill-building and leadership training programs.

Speaking of the organisations non-profit status, Corn says: “Our evolution from a LinkedIn group to the world’s largest network of women in print, and now a nonprofit organisation, demonstrates the power of shared purpose and community.

“We are positioned to further expand our global reach and create more opportunities for women to excel through all stages of their careers.”

The organisation has encouraged those interested in becoming members to apply through the Girls in Print website, with membership open to women and allies worldwide.