Celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2013, TIAW was founded in 1980 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA as the National Alliance of Professional and Executive Women’s Networks, and grew from a small, but passionate group in the USA to a worldwide organization group of professional women who united to support the economic empowerment and advancement of women. You may also read about one of TIAW founders, Marian "Mandy” Goetz, here.

TIAW is now fully international, representing women and networks on six continents. As past president Hannah Sorscher said, "TIAW members are women who not only want to be inspired and connected through TIAW, but also want an opportunity to give back.” TIAW’s programs are all designed to achieve a greater global good through economic empowerment for women. Many international trips and friends later, TIAW continues to exercise leadership in building a global community of empowered women.

TIAW's new look in 2013

With the launch of TIAW's new membership platform and web site on January 1, 2013 TIAW introduces a new brand mark synergistic with the messaging and visual appeal of the site. The new brand mark incorporates the globe, signifying TIAW's global reach. The lower case and bolder letters in a modern font present a compelling, energetic and solid brand. The green and blue colors are truly international. Around the world, the blue family of colors are often associated with serenity, constancy and loyalty. TIAW's bright blue is electric, brisk, vibrant, stirring, and exhilarating. Worldwide, the green family of colors are a symbol of nature, growth and new beginnings. TIAW's bright green expresses renewal, freshness and liveliness.

Together, the two colors represent the choice of over 70% of the world's largest organizations.

About the web site

In addition to the bright blue and green of it's brand mark, TIAW's color palette for the web site brings in the elegant and more traditional colors of burgundy and taupe. These historically significant hues are soft on power but bold on connected-ness. The wide and open branches of the tree behind the site's pages are symbolical of our long-standing friendships that continue to broaden and reach new heights each passing year.

Past Presidents of TIAW

Deanne C. Laycock 1980-1983

Parkville, Maryland; USA

Judy Schunn 1984-1985

Miromar Lakes, Florida; USA

Nancy Ford 1986-1987

Deceased

Lorri Pitchell Christopher 1988 – 1989

Norcross, Georgia; USA

Myra Leigh Tobin 1990-1991

New York City, New York; USA

Emily Neece 1992-1993

Fairport, New York; USA

Marsha A. Cohen 1993 and 1995

Washington, DC; USA

Marney Needle 1994-1995

Gulf Breeze, Florida; USA

Evin Willman 1996-1997

Jacksonville, Florida; USA

Kay Leaumont 1998-1999

Duluth, Georgia; USA

Donna M. Heivilin 2000-2001

Arlington, Virginia; USA

Maxine Westaway 2002-2003

Markham, Ontario; Canada

Hannah Sorscher 2004-2005

Deceased

Barbara (Bobbie) Gohn 2006

Deceased

Stephanie MacKendrick 2007-2008

Toronto, Ontario; CANADA

Diane Morris 2009-2010

London, England; UNITED KINGDOM

Sherry Fotheringham Gysler 2011-2012

Toronto, Ontario; CANADA