WAVIT Webinar Recap: De-Stressed: Managing Stress, Preventing Burnout & Finding Balance

Stress may be unavoidable,
but burnout doesn't have to be.

Think Ocean’s 11, WAVIT Edition. We're proud to announce several new Board members bringing our Board up to 11.

Anaheim, CA – June 15, 2026 – As Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) continues to expand its impact across the audiovisual and technology industries, the organization has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors and the nomination of a new Vice President. Joining the board are Vanessa Tolisano, Gisela Ramirez, Kristy Demsay, Kim Lonas, and Susan Milwit, while Cheryl Walton has been nominated to serve as Vice President.

WAVIT Announces Recipients of 2026 Mary Cook Empowerment Scholarship, Sponsored by Shure

Alexa Johnson and Emily Cieslak to Be Honored During InfoComm and WAVIT’s “The Glow Up” Event

Anaheim, CA – June 9, 2026 – WAVIT (Women in AV/IT) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Mary Cook Empowerment Scholarship: Designing the Future. Created in memory of industry pioneer Mary Cook, the scholarship recognizes emerging women leaders in the AV/IT industry who demonstrate passion, leadership potential, and a commitment to advancing their careers in audiovisual technology.

Designing the Future Scholarship Honoring a Trailblazer’s Legacy

Finding Strength in the Storm: My Journey Through Breast Cancer

by Tammy Fuqua

Anaheim, CA – September 18, 2025 – Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) has expanded its board of directors with the appointment of two respected industry leaders, Cheryl Walton and Rachael Hinds. Both bring extensive experience and a shared passion for advancing opportunities, visibility, and representation for women in the AV/IT community. 

How to Be an Ally to Women in Male-Dominated Industries

by Gina Sansivero

Where Passion Meets Possibility: My First InfoComm Experience 

The full story can be found on Commercial Integrator. 

You can find this article in Commercial
Integrator July 2025

By Nikki Ault, VP of Client Services for Coffman Media

WAVIT Names Alexandra Garip of AVI-SPL as Inaugural Recipient of the Mary Cook Empowerment Scholarship
Honoring a Trailblazer’s Legacy, WAVIT and Industry Partners Support Women in AV/IT

New Board of Directors expands the organization’s mission to drive inclusion, mentorship, and meaningful industry impact.
  

WAVIT's Annual Softball Showdown Returns for a Second Inning of Fun-draising
Second Annual WAVIT Softball Tournament set for May 17^th.

Reaching Out, Reaching In: Championing DEI in the AV Industry

By Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, CEO of BAM! Marketing & PR Agency 

Want to be an AV Mentor? Here’s What to Know About WAVIT's Mentorship Program

We're celebrating voices during Black History Month. Here we're featuring Kameesha Jones, AV Project Manager for Florida International University.