Mission Statement
Women in Music is an organization with a mission to advance the awareness, equality, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment, and recognition. Our seminars, panels, showcases, achievement awards, and youth initiatives celebrate the female contribution to the music world, and strengthens community ties.
Who We Are
Women in Music is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1985 in New York committed to educating, empowering and advancing women in the music industry. WIM now encompasses chapters across the country and across the globe - from LA to India.
Our members are a diverse group of women, men and non-binary individuals at all stages in their careers — from students to seasoned industry veterans. We are record label executives, artist managers, songwriters, musicians, attorneys, recording engineers, agents, publicists, studio owners, music publishers, online and traditional marketers, and more.
Our Values
Women in Music believes that the conversation around equality is an inclusive one, where all voices are welcome. Collectively, we are working to make the music industry a more diverse, equitable and inclusive community for all.
What We Do
Women in Music hosts educational, career development and networking events alongside broader programming initiatives to serve the needs of our diverse communities around the world. Our panels, seminars, webinars, workshops, performance showcases, achievement awards, leadership summits, and global initiatives serve to educate, empower, and celebrate female contributions to the music world, and strengthen community ties.
Women in Music is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1985 in New York committed to educating, empowering and advancing women in the music industry. WIM now encompasses chapters across the country and across the globe - from LA to India.
Our members are a diverse group of women, men and non-binary individuals at all stages in their careers — from students to seasoned industry veterans. We are record label executives, artist managers, songwriters, musicians, attorneys, recording engineers, agents, publicists, studio owners, music publishers, online and traditional marketers, and more.
Our Values
Women in Music believes that the conversation around equality is an inclusive one, where all voices are welcome. Collectively, we are working to make the music industry a more diverse, equitable and inclusive community for all.
What We Do
Women in Music hosts educational, career development and networking events alongside broader programming initiatives to serve the needs of our diverse communities around the world. Our panels, seminars, webinars, workshops, performance showcases, achievement awards, leadership summits, and global initiatives serve to educate, empower, and celebrate female contributions to the music world, and strengthen community ties.
Board of Directors
Global Committees:
Advisory Board:
- Nicole Barsalona - President, Women in Music; Director, Everyday Rebellion Entertainment.
- Moira McCarthy - Vice President, Women in Music; Sr. Director, Creative Synch, Advertising & Marketing, Position Music.
- Neeta Ragoowansi - Secretary & Global Co-Chair of Chapter Expansion, Women in Music; Law Office of Neeta Ragoowansi; SVP, Business Development & Legal Affairs/Co-Founder, NPREX.
- Lisa Bashi - Treasurer, Women in Music; VP Finance, Roc Nation.
- Nikisha Bailey - Global Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Council, Women in Music; VP of A&R administration and operations, APG//Atlantic Records
- Erin Barra - Global Chair of Education and Technology, Women in Music; Artist/Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist/Abelton Product Specialist/Associate Professor, Berklee College of Music.
- Britnee Foreman - Global Co-Chair of Membership, Women in Music; Head of Data Strategy, Downtown Music Publishing & Songtrust.
- Cassandra Kubinski - Global Co-Chair of Membership, Women in Music; Songwriter/Artist/Voice-Over, SunChild Entertainment.
- Alicia Matusheski - General Counsel, Women in Music; Associate, Perkins Cole LLP.
- Mayna Nevarez - Global Chair of Communications, Women in Music; Chapter Chair, Women in Music, Miami; CEO, Nevarez PR.
- Chissy Nkemere - Global Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Council, Women in Music; Senior Director, Streaming Marketing, Concord.
- Bridget (Unger) Perdomo - Global Co-Chair of Chapter Expansion, Women in Music; Vice President, Film, TV, & Ad Synchronization, Universal Music Group.
- Kristen Smith - Global Co-Chair of Development & Partnerships, Women in Music; Director, Artist Relations & Creative Services, Universal Music Publishing Group.
- Ellen Truley - Global Co-Chair of Development & Partnerships, Women in Music; Founder, ETC: Ellen Truley Consulting.
Global Committees:
- Tara Bendler - Global Vice Chair, Communications, Social Media, Women in Music; College Marketing Manager, Sony Music Entertainment.
- Milica Cuckic - Global Vice Chair, Communications, Women in Music; Venues Business Development, BMAT Music Innovators.
- Belinda Ligotino - Global Vice Chair, Communications and WIM Mentorship Program Coordinator, Women in Music.
- Jessie Massabni - Director of Operations, Women in Music; CEO, Alure Entertainment.
- Renee Masse - Global Vice Chair of Partnerships and Development, Women in Music; Producer at Butter Music and Sound.
- Mia LeBlon Noir - Global Vice Chair of Digital/UX, Women in Music; Digital Product Manager & UX Strategist.
Advisory Board:
- Lauren Apolito - SVP Strategy & Business Development, Rumblefish.
- Lisa Brigantino - President, Hidden Pond Productions.
- Cindy Charles - Principal, Music Partnerships, Twitch.
- Liz Cimarelli - COO / Head of Business Development, Cosynd.
- Samantha Cox - Vice President, Creative (NY), BMI.
- Maureen Ford - President of National Sales, Live Nation.
- Rochelle Holguin - VP of Creative Music and Licensing Strategy, Viacom.
- Ariel Hyatt - Founder, Cyber PR & Cyber PR Music.
- Lauren Iossa - CMO & EVP, ASCAP.
- Bea Koramblyum - VP, Business Affairs, Downtown Music Publishing.
- Linda Lorence-Critelli - Music Services and Consulting, Rider University, The Recording Academy, Songwriters Hall of Fame, NYC3.
- Molly Neuman - Global Head of Business, Songtrust.
- Jennifer Newman Sharpe - General Counsel & Business Affairs, ONErpm.
- Jessica Sobhraj - CEO, Cosynd.
- Monika Tashman - Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
- Kelli Turner - President & COO, SESAC.