Non-Profit Celebrates Milestones and Shares Vision for the Future of Diversity in Payments Technology
KENT, Ohio – March 30, 2023 –PayTech Women, formerly Wnet, the premier non-profit organization helping professional women rise in the payments and fintech industries, has released its 2022 Annual Report highlighting record growth and its commitment to creating a stronger and more diverse industry by empowering and investing in women. Additionally, due to recent rebranding, PayTech Women (PTW) also unveiled a
new member video, PayTech Women: Who We Are.
The annual report provides an overview of PayTech Women's activities, accomplishments and impact during the previous year. It showcases the organization's commitment to
advancing women in the payments and fintech industries, highlighting their initiatives, events and programs.
2022 Highlights:
5,260 members, an increase of 27% over 2021, including:
172 individuals, an increase of 39%
162 male advocates, an increase of 56%
Record numbers in volunteer involvement & donations
Record attendance at annual Leadership Summit, EmPowered by FIS
Continued increase in corporate partner support and members
The "Who We Are" video is short documentary-style video that showcases the diverse voices and experiences of PayTech Women members. It provides an inside look
at their community and how they are empowering women to succeed and lead in the payments and fintech sectors.
"As we rebrand to PayTech Women, it's important to celebrate our accomplishments and showcase our commitment to advancing women in the payments and fintech industries," said PayTech Women Board President Kelly Beatty, Chief Performance Officer,
FIS. "Our new annual report and 'Who We Are' video demonstrate the impact we've made in the past year and the strong community we've built."
Wendy Holliday, M.Ed., CEO, PayTech Women, notes that “We are excited to share our growth and evolution with our partners, members and the paytech industry and look forward to another year of sustainable success. We believe that by supporting
women, we can create a more inclusive and diverse payments and fintech ecosystem.”
About PayTech Women
PayTech Women is the premier professional organization for women in paytech, providing personal enrichment no matter what stage members are in their careers. Through its focus on DEI, the 5,600+ member-strong association is improving the working
environment and opportunities for all women in financial services by propelling meaningful change. The organization provides world-class national and regional programming, fosters networking, and promotes mentoring to help members achieve
greater personal success, influence and professional parity. Incorporated in late 2005 and launched in 2006 to empower and invest in women, PayTech Women is the only 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving thousands of women – and the
men who advocate for us – across the global paytech industry. For more information or to become a member, visit www.paytechwomen.org.