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PayTech Women announces inaugural Partner Executive Council

Thursday, June 27, 2024 — 12:18:44 (EDT)

KENT, Ohio – June 27, 2024 – PayTech Women (PTW), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women in payments and fintech, announced the launch of a new strategic group, the Partner Executive Council (PEC), opening opportunities for PTW to further connect with senior leaders from influential paytech industry companies.

The PEC allows space for innovative collaborations to thrive within the PTW Corporate Partner companies and other significant financial service organizations. “As we extend our reach beyond the current PTW Board members with this newly founded council, we will focus on the importance of fostering diverse perspectives and collaborative efforts to drive industry-wide advancements,” said PayTech Women President-Elect Audrey Blackmon, the new council chair.

"The establishment of the Partner Executive Council marks a significant milestone for PayTech Women and the entire payments industry,” said PayTech Women CEO Wendy Holliday, M.Ed., CAE. “By bringing together a diverse group of C-Level leaders, we are creating a powerful platform for collaboration and innovation. This council will not only enhance our ability to address industry challenges but also drive meaningful change that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across the sector."

The full roster is available below and on the PayTech Women website.

2024 PayTech Women Partner Executive Council (PEC):

Lindsey Cole, Chief Operating Officer, Leverage

Nona Finley, Head of Influencer & Engagement Marketing, JPMorgan Chase

Michelle Jenkins, Marketing & Communications, Payments, NCR Voyix

Christine Lopez, Senior Vice President, SHAZAM Payment Network

Bijay Alex Matthew, Chief Revenue Officer, Art of Mentoring

Millicent Tracey, Board Director, California Bank of Commerce

Jennifer Tramontana, President, The Fletcher Group

Jess Turner, Executive Vice President, Global Open Banking & API, Mastercard

Mary Uslander, Senior Vice President, Head of Revenue Operations, Fiserv

Tom Wimsett, Founder & Chairman, Merchant’s PACT

About PayTech Women

PayTech Women is the premier professional organization for women in paytech, providing personal enrichment no matter what stage members are in their careers. By focusing on DEI, the nearly 6,000-member-strong association is improving the working environment and opportunities for all women in financial services by propelling meaningful change. The organization provides world-class national and regional programming, fosters networking, and promotes mentoring to help members achieve greater personal success, influence and professional parity. Incorporated in late 2005 and launched in 2006 to empower and invest in women, PayTech Women is the only 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving thousands of women — and the men who advocate for us — across the global paytech industry. For more information or to become a member, visit www.paytechwomen.org.

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Source: Company press release.