What they call their work
What they do
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Membership expansion and access initiativesConducts free membership drives and offers one year of free membership to expand access for non-male journalists globally, supporting inclusive participation in the organization’s programs and community.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Mentorship program for non-male business journalistsRuns a year-long mentorship program that pairs early-career non-male journalists with senior journalists in business and finance, offering professional development through quarterly in-person or virtual meetings. The program supports mentees globally and is a core component of the organization's capacity-building efforts.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Networking and community events for non-male journalistsHosts in-person and virtual events, including meetings, town halls, and networking sessions, primarily in New York City and London, to connect non-male journalists covering business and finance. Events focus on community building, journalist safety, mentorship, and ethical practices.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Newsroom training programsProvides training programs for newsroom sponsors at the Gold level, focusing on journalist safety and sensitivity in reporting, as part of its professional development and capacity-building offerings.
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Who they work with
- 9fin Network — Member organization of The Association of Women in Business Journalism Inc
- Bloomberg Network — Member organization of The Association of Women in Business Journalism Inc
- Bloomberg Partner — Hosted a keynote speaker from Bloomberg at the organization's first anniversary event.
- Givebutter Partner — Uses Givebutter as a platform for members to pay dues.
- Isabel O'Brien Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- Jessica Hamlin Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- Jessica Hamlin Partner — Co-founder and key organizer in launching the Association of Women in Business Journalism.
- Larisa Maruya Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- Lisa Fu Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- Not specified Partner — No named organizational partners identified in the source.
- Olivia Fishlow Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- PEI Network — Member organization of The Association of Women in Business Journalism Inc
- PitchBook Network — Member organization of The Association of Women in Business Journalism Inc
- Pitchbook News Partner — Jessica Hamlin, Treasurer of AWBJ, serves as senior columnist.
- Portco News Partner — Isabel O'Brien, Co-Founder & President of AWBJ, serves as editor-in-chief.
- Rosie Bradbury Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- Sabela Ojea Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- Sabrina Escobar Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- Snehal Shah Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- Snehal Shah Partner — Co-founder and key organizer in launching the Association of Women in Business Journalism.
- The New Venturers Partner — Snehal Shah, Co-Founder & Secretary of AWBJ, serves as chief reporter.
- The New York Times Network — Member organization of The Association of Women in Business Journalism Inc
- The Wall Street Journal Network — Member organization of The Association of Women in Business Journalism Inc
- Victoria Zhuang Partner — Attended the AWBJ's April 2025 meetup in New York
- hello@theawbj.org Partner — Primary contact email for membership inquiries and sponsorship coordination
How they approach the work
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- Gender-Exclusive Community Building 174 orgsmethodology: gender-equity-in-journalismBy restricting core membership to non-cisgender men actively working in business journalism, the organization creates a safe and relevant professional community that counters systemic exclusion, because identity-based affinity spaces enable authentic support and collective advocacy in high-barrier fields.shared approach: Community-Centered Engagement →
- Inclusive Access Model 174 orgsmethodology: inclusive_accessBy removing financial and geographic barriers through donation-based membership and virtual/hybrid meeting formats, the organization increases participation and continuity among non-male journalists, because flexible, low-cost access enables sustained engagement across diverse life circumstances.shared approach: Community-Centered Engagement →
- Mentorship-Driven Professional Development 6 orgsmethodology: mentorship-pairingBy pairing experienced and junior non-male journalists in structured, long-term mentorship relationships, the organization fosters professional growth and retention in male-dominated fields, because sustained peer support builds confidence, skills, and career resilience.shared approach: Mentorship-Driven Advancement →