Back row: Lisa Forgony, Ellen Kimmel, Gemma Kroder, Kathy Keane, Madeline Baum, Ray Eichfeld Front row: Tina McLaughlin, Ingrid Baker, Kimberly von Hoffman, Jeanna Stratta, Mary Sue Patchett
Our Mission: To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through Advocacy, Education, and Information Our Vision: To be the leading advocate for working women Our Goal: To grow our membership to be able to help more women in our local community
Our Focus
Skill-building and Educational Opportunities - Seminars, Meetings, Conferences, Professional Program Development
Legislative Visibility - Equal Pay, Workplace Advancement, Better Child and Elder Care, etc.
Scholarships that Serve Women in your Community
Better Equip Women for Success in the Workplace
Make a Difference for Tomorrow's Women!
BPW History
Founded in 1919, the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian, self-governing, and member-supported organization.
When you join BPW, you become a part of an association that is dedicated to meeting the needs unique to working women.
In 1965, BPW Florida created its Education Foundation with a clear goal: To build at least one Scholarship House at each Florida university campus to provide housing for female college students.
The Foundation now boasts Houses on the campuses of: Florida State University, University of Central Florida, and Florida Atlantic University.
Membership Rewards
Advance yourself and your career through a powerful network of professional women
Grow your business with important resources and information
Keep up to date about your local community's growth, progress, and future
Be informed about legislative issues that could help or hinder your opportunities
Gain access to working women throughout the nation
Use your skills and experience to help women in your community
The chance to make a difference for tomorrow's women
Develop long-lasting friendships
How Gold Coast BPW Works!
Monthly Membership Meetings (1st Wednesday of every month)
Great Programs/Speakers every month including our Annual Suit Drive and Annual Auction
Networking opportunities: Local, State, and National
Monthly Newsletter - submit articles if you'd like!
Volunteer for Committees: Community Outreach, Finance, Foundation, Hospitality, Membership, Newsletter, Young Careerist
