WIT-LA
Welcome to Women in International Trade Los Angeles
A Southern California Organization With Global Reach
Leading Organization Promoting International Trade for Southern California
Women in International Trade - Los Angeles (WIT-LA) is recognized worldwide for building ongoing trade relationships within and between global communities and a leading organization promoting international trade in Southern California. After more than 30 years, WIT-LA continues to provide educational programming for professional and personal enrichment of our members and friends as well as a platform for networking opportunities. WIT-LA is now well positioned to further the advancement of women and men in international trade in Southern California. By expanding our global horizons and building strong business relationships, our organization will continue to grow and is committed to serve our international trade community so that it thrives and excels as one of the leading centers of international trade around the world. WIT Los Angeles is a volunteer run organization and the founding chapter of OWIT International, a global organization with 30 chapters around the world. Join Us!
WIT-LA Recognizes Top Women Leaders in International Trade—Global Trade Awards: More about the Global Trade Awards here
2020
Ambassador Nina Hachgian
Deuputy Mayor of International Affairs, Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles
2019
Susanne T. Stirling
Vice President International Affairs, CalChamber
2018
Commissioner Valeria Velasco
VP Board of Airport Commissioner LAWA, Los Angeles World Airports
2017
Kristin Decas
CEO/Director, Port of Hueneme
2016
Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye
Federal Maritime Commission
2015
Anne Maricich
Acting Director of Field Operations Field Office in Los Angeles, California US Customs and Border Prtection (CBP)
2014
Julie Anne Hennessy
Director, Los Angeles (West) U.S. Department of Commerce
2013
Susan Kohn Ross
Partner, Mitchell Silberg and Krupp
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Dr. Noel Hacegaba
Deputy Executive Director
Administration and Operations, Port of Long Beach
Testimony to the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety in Washington, D.C. February 26, 2019, advocating for intermodal freight network improvements and investments.
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Gene Seroka
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka remarks to Los Angeles City Council on the expanding U.S.-China trade war and its effect on Southern California
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