PayTech Women Expands Board Leadership with New Directors from Fiserv and Stripe
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Leslie Pearce and Erica Woods Bring Strategic Industry
Expertise to Advance PayTech Women's Mission and ImpactCOLUMBUS, Georgia – June 23, 2026 – PayTech Women (PTW), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women in payments and fintech, announces the appointment of two accomplished industry leaders to its Board of Directors: Leslie Pearce, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship and Strategy at Fiserv, and Erica Woods, Head of U.S. State & Local Policy at Stripe. Following a comprehensive selection process led by the PayTech Women Executive Committee, Pearce and Woods were chosen for their extensive leadership experience, industry influence and commitment to fostering growth and opportunity within the payments ecosystem. Their appointments further strengthen the Board's breadth of expertise and support PTW's continued focus on empowering women at every stage of their careers. PTW 2026 Board President Dawn Delaney, Vice President of Corporate Development and Partnerships, Corporate Investment Bank, at JPMorgan Chase commented, "We are excited to welcome Leslie and Erica to the PayTech Women Board of Directors. Both leaders bring exceptional professional accomplishments along with valuable perspectives that will help shape our organization's future. Their expertise and passion for advancing the industry will strengthen our ability to serve members, support our corporate partners and expand our impact across the paytech community." The addition of Pearce and Woods reflects PayTech Women's commitment to maintaining a dynamic and forward-looking Board that represents a broad range of experiences, disciplines and leadership perspectives. As the organization continues to grow, their contributions will help guide strategic initiatives that support career advancement, leadership development and meaningful industry connections. Dr. Gail Burgos, CEO of PayTech Women, added, "Leslie and Erica bring deep expertise in relationship management, strategy, public policy and industry leadership that will be invaluable as PayTech Women continues to evolve and expand its reach. Their insights will help us strengthen programs, build new opportunities for engagement and further our mission of creating pathways for women to grow, lead and succeed throughout the payments industry." More information about the complete PayTech Women 2026 leadership team is available on the PayTech Women website. About PayTech WomenPayTech Women is the premier professional organization for women in paytech, offering personal and professional growth at all career stages. With a focus on inclusivity, this connected member association fosters meaningful change by improving workplace opportunities for all women in financial services. PTW delivers world-class programming, networking opportunities and mentorship to help members achieve greater influence, parity and personal success. Founded in 2005, PTW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting more than 6,200 women – and the men who advocate for them – across the global paytech industry. For more information about national and regional events and programming, or to become a member, visit paytechwomen.org. Follow PTW on LinkedIn, YouTube and X. #####
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