Dear Lighting Community,
The Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) Board of Directors is so thankful for all the support we have received over the past few years. As The Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) International Board of Directors is excited to be running our annual Sponsorship Drive for 2025. We are humbled and grateful for the support the lighting industry has shown our organization over the past few years – from filing our 501(c)6 Non-Profit status to a major rebranding plus launching formal membership.
For 2025, we are seeking sponsorship at the WILD Int’l Board level again. In 2024, with your financial assistance, we were able to:
● Grow membership to over 800 members across the US and Canada
● Pilot our peer-to-peer Mentorship Program, integrate feedback, and then officially launch the program with nearly 80 participants
● Added multiple new chapters including Raleigh and Edmonton
Above are just the highlights, the Board was also able to host events at a variety of industry conferences and tradeshows, including a wonderful LEDucation party, WILD’s presence at events across the country helps more people in the industry find a community within our
organization. The Board also continued to improve the underlying structure to support our Chapters and personal and professional development opportunities for our Members. This year our sponsorship goal is to raise $75,000 so we can strengthen the foundation WILD
needs to succeed for years to come, provide networking and educational opportunities for our members at tradeshows and help move the industry forward to a more equitable future.
“Working in leadership, I’ve gained invaluable connections and insights. These interactions broaden my perspective, fuel my passion, and inspire my growth as a leader and mentor. WILD constantly reminds me how many incredible people there are to meet in the lighting industry.”
Sara Schonour
WILD Mentorship Chair & NYC Chapter Member
Your sponsorship helps support the WILD International Board, any in-person and online events we may host and all of the backend support we provide to our chapters. As WILD Int’l creates the framework for WILD to succeed as an organization, our chapters are the direct
link to our members, providing engagement and a sense of community for our members. Our combined efforts work towards creating a more balanced, equitable, and diverse industry that empowers and celebrates women – and we hope that you will join us in that effort. Each Chapter finds support and sponsorship from their individual communities, and you may receive requests from your local chapter to sponsor them as well. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about where the best place is to put your sponsorship funds.
WILD seeks to provide the lighting industry with an inclusive and open environment to engage in conversations and inspire action. We empower individual members by increasing representation, amplifying their voices, and providing a safe and supportive network for personal and professional growth. We welcome all women in lighting and our allies seeking a more balanced, equitable, and diverse industry.
Community is everything. As I grow older, I’ve come to realize that what truly matters is helping others succeed and coming together as a community.
Micaila Vaughn
Mentorship Committee & Denver Chapter Member
As a 2025 WILD Int’l Sponsor, you can help propel WILD forward as we continue to grow our positive influence and global impact. We place tremendous value on the partnerships that allow us to pursue our goals and succeed in our mission, and below you will find the benefits for you as our sponsor along with the different levels of participation: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Please email info@womeninlightinganddesign.org with any interest or questions.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
Sincerely,
WILD’s 2025 Board of Directors
- President: Alessa Aguayo
- New President-Elect: Stacey Teresa Bello
- New Secretary: Adrienne Jones
- New Chapter Chair: Donna Sumner
- New Membership Chair: Shruthi Shivakumar
- Treasurer: Amy Lux
- Outreach Chair: Haley Laurence
- Marketing Chair: Cindy Foster Warthen
- Programs Chair: Lois Hutchinson
WILD Int’l 2025 Sponsorship Drive
WILD Sponsorship 2025 Reservation Form
