The Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) organization announced its upcoming virtual event, “Accelerating Action: The Power of Mentorship & Internships in AV,” in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. Taking place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT, this interactive webinar will highlight the transformative impact of WAVIT’s internship program and showcase how mentorship accelerates action for young women in the AV industry.
With this year’s IWD theme, #AccelerateAction, WAVIT is dedicated to increasing momentum and urgency in addressing gender equality within the AV industry. This virtual event will bring together WAVIT interns and their mentors/employers to share their firsthand experiences, demonstrating how internships foster career pathways, mentorship, and industry-wide change.
Why attend?
- Hear real stories from interns and mentors about their experiences.
- Learn how to support and expand opportunities for young women in AV.
- Get inspired to take action and champion inclusivity in the industry.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EST
Where: Online
- Panelists:
- Jeff Hawley, Marketing Director, Allen & Heath USA / American Music & Sound (AM&S), An Exertis JAM business
- AM&S / WAVIT Interns: Raegan Thompson, Kaitlyn Trahan & Erin Parisi
- Moderated by Lex Evans