Qualifications for Membership

• Women who are foreign born
• American women whose spouses/partners,  parents, or grandparents are foreign born or who have been living abroad themselves, or whose family is, or has been, engaged in international business, international education, or the diplomatic service
• New members are nominated by current members. If an applicant does not know a current IWA member, she may apply online to initiate the membership process. Candidates for membership are approved by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Director for Membership.

For inquiries or questions concerning membership, please e-mail contact Melisa Bulut Kane, Administrative Manager, at 312-263-1421 e-mail membership@iwachicago.org.

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--Doe Thornburg, Founder