The organization's roots and origins in membership and service to a community united in its intention to see more women as leaders.
Established eight years before the 19th amendment was ratified, AWNY evolved to be a global organization with a membership of approximately 6,000 women and men representing the advertising, marketing, media, promotion and public relations fields.
[2] According to the organization’s website, the “She” in She Runs It stands for every individual who experiences the challenges that women face in marketing, media and tech … and all of their allies.
They exist to help their community stay strong, current, connected, and included.
She Runs It hosts multiple programs and events each year to provide mentorship, education loan grants, networking, and leadership development to members.