Welcome to EDM Council’s Women Data Professionals Forum. Both our members and guests are invited to participate in this open interest group.
We are excited about this initiative to advance women in our profession and build an active and effective community.
The mission of the Women Data Professionals group is to provide support for and promote women in the field of data and assist in their development and promotion to more senior roles.
ALL are welcome to join and participate – women and men alike.
There are many opportunities to get involved, whether you are seeking guidance, providing your perspective or professional support, or just looking to connect and expand your network.
The group’s dedicated area within EDMConnect (our online portal) provides a central location for information exchange and collaboration:
The group is global. We are organized into regional chapters – Americas, EMEA and APAC – and we also have committees that look after different initiatives and activities. Leadership positions are also available.
Employees of member firms can use their login credentials to access the group on EDMConnect:
If your employer is not an EDM Council member, or you are independent, you are welcome to register as a guest. You will have restricted access to EDMConnect but are very welcome to join and participate in the Women Data Professionals Forum.
Registration is now CLOSED for the Spring 2023 program. Watch for future updates.
EDM Council’s WDP (Women Data Professionals) Mentoring Program is focused on supporting women with work experience who are striving to advance their careers to the next level. We invite professional women (or men) with 20+ years experience to participate as Mentors in the program. Women who are in earlier stages of their data careers and have some experience are invited to join as Mentees. The WDP Mentoring team believes that women who have mentors have a better chance of advancing their careers to the level they wish to achieve. We also believe learning from the experiences of others can help women better manage the challenge of balancing work and personal life!
The program is run in sessions lasting 3-4 months. It brings together groups of mentees and mentors into teams that meet virtually during the session, following a virtual kick-off event and a final wrap-up concluding event. Participants will commit to 5-6 hours over the course of the 3-4 month session. Senior leaders from the EDM Council community will provide guidance and support on topics of interest provided by mentees.
See our Mentoring Program FAQs for more information.
Women who have work experience and have a desire to learn from their peers.
REGISTRATION CLOSED – Watch for future updates
Individuals with 20+ years of work experience.
REGISTRATION CLOSED – Watch for future updates
Need more information? Contact the WDP Mentoring program team.