ABWI Leadership

Alliance of Business Women International
Board of Directors

Fran B. Close
Chairman and CEO
Rancho Mirage, CA

Martha Parker
Director - Special Projects
Grantham, NH

Joli Andre
Director - Protocol & Public Affairs
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Janice Di Pietro
Director - Financial Oversight
Boston, MA

Robbie Lomes
Secretary-Treasurer
La Quinta, CA

ABWI members represent a wide diversity of people from all ethnic backgrounds. Although the majority
of our membership is women, men in support of women's business and economic initiatives are also
included. Our members and corporate sponsors are entities interested in pursuing opportunities within
the network of ABWI as well as making reliable business connections in international trade and worldwide
markets. Business activities of Alliance of Business Women International include not only initial but continuing
support in the following areas:

·Making introductions to form global business partnerships.
·Helping businesses take their first steps into worldwide markets.
·Helping businesses expand their current international markets.
·Creating business missions with other countries allowing growth into common global areas.

Benefits to joining ABWI include:

Access to an International Advisory Board- this globally represented group of successful women
can offer expert advice and connections to ABWI members.

Networking-National and International- ABWI members can call on each other for products and
services. On a larger scope, ABWI has long-term objectives which will allow greater ease of
communication between members.

Educational Programs and Seminars- ABWI members have the ability to call on each other
for practical business advice.

Furthermore, women in education are an important part of our membership, both nationally
and internationally. Look for future ABWI activities in conjunction with universities and other
educational organizations.

Regional and International Conventions - ABWI members have the opportunity to come together
and display their products and services nationally and internationally. Look for future shows in
your area to participate and promote ABWI.

·Discounted products and services-ABWI members conduct commerce with the aim to extend
a fair price or service advantage to each other. Additionally, as ABWI is a member of the
Federation of International Trade Associations, our benefits package is expanded further.
Look for announcements of new alliances with other important women's organizations in the
future to enhance the list of ABWI discounted products and services.

If you would like more information about Alliance of Business Women International,
please e-mail us at info@abwi.org.