Women's Public Finance Network
Eligibility: GFOA's WPFN is open to any active or associate GFOA member.
Established in 1990, the Women's Public Finance Network (WPFN) is a voluntary association of women, elected and appointed officials, and other women finance professionals, formed within the GFOA of the United States and Canada. WPFN was originally formed to develop a core network of women GFOA members to coordinate communications and to encourage participation in GFOA and WPFN. The purpose of GFOA’s WPFN is to foster the careers of women in public finance through education, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
GFOA Staff Contacts:
- Emily S. Brock, Director, Federal Liaison Center
- Natalie Laudadio, Senior Communications Manager, Operations & Marketing Center
- Galen McDonald, Policy Associate
- Melissa Oughton, Senior Manager, Awards Program

WPFN Member Spotlight: Ember Strange
In the August 2022 issue of the Government Finance Review, Ember Strange, Chief Financial Officer of North Little Rock, Arkansas shared her career path and her hopes for WPFN as the 2022-2023 President.
WPFN Registration
GFOA's WPFN is open to any active or associate GFOA member.
WPFN Mentorship Program
Mentorship is a valuable resource that helps with career advancement and professional success. Applications are open now through March 31.