Overview
The Community Engagement Pillar seeks to develop a “Community of Practice” for women to mentor and learn from one another, identify opportunities to share their expertise, and engage with a diverse community of stakeholders worldwide. Under this pillar, WiST coordinates meet and greet opportunities with senior government and international organization leadership and cultivates mentoring opportunities for early and mid-career women in the field of strategic trade.
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The first annual WiST Mentoring Initiative (WiSTMI) was launched in 2023, with the first cohort of six women nominated from Southeast Asia beginning their six-month mentorship in the spring of 2024. With guidance from their mentors – who are experienced international strategic trade practitioners – these women are working to build a safer, more secure world by strengthening the implementation of strategic trade management in their countries.
For more detailed information about WiSTMI, please visit: https://www.coalescion.org/wistmi
The community engagement pillar will continue to expand through the establishment of a WiST Working Groups and an online collaboration platform.
