About Us

EWIP (formerly called Women in Periodical Publishing) was founded by five women who felt the need for a national organization that addressed the leadership aspirations of women in magazine publishing. EWIP was formed with two goals in mind: to educate, empower and support women in publishing and to educate, empower and support women through the power of publishing. 

EWIP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by volunteers. Dedicated to helping women in publishing support each other, develop leadership skills, balance professional and personal interests. EWIP strives to foster growth for smaller, independent publications by and for women and offers a range of community building and professional development programs through its gatherings, online communications, advocacy, mentoring and research.

EWIP has built a strong and diverse community through regional events, social networking, the honoring of exceptional women in publishing with the EWIP award, and the Women's Leadership Conference.

Each year EWIP selects an accomplished woman to receive the Exceptional Woman in Publishing Award that honors women who have made extraordinary contributions to the publishing industry.

The 2010 recipient of the Exceptional Woman in Publishing award is Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation magazine. 

2009 Dorothy Kalins, former executive editor of Newsweek, founding editor of Saveur, is currently running the show at Dorothy Kalins, Ink.

2008 Alix Kennedy, former VP and editorial director of Family-Fun and Wondertime magazines, part of Disney Publishing Worldwide. She is currently the executive director of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Arts.  

2007 Phyllis Hoffman, president and CEO, Hoffman Media LLC

2006 Lynn Povich, journalist and former Editor-in-Chief, Working Woman

2005 Eleanor Clift, author and contributing editor, Newsweek

2004 Ardie Rodale and Marie Rodale, Rodale Press

2003 Susan Taylor, founding editor, Essence

2002 Rita Henley Jensen, founding editor, Women's ENews

2001 Linda Gardiner, founding editor, Women's Review of Books

2000 Bonnie Krueger, founding publisher, Associated Press publications

1999 Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. magazine

EWIP Regional Events: From informal gatherings such as "Treat Yourself to Lunch" to educational workshops focused on specific topics with guest speakers, and more general-interest events such as "Turn Beauty Inside Out," EWIP offers a number of educational, inspirational and fun gatherings.

EWIP Mentor Program: EWIP actively connects accomplished publishing professionals with promising novices in an environment where information and advice can be exchanged. EWIP is proud to have supported publications such as Discovery Girls and Travel Beyond Borders.

For a dozen years EWIP has been managed by a small dedicated, revolving group but this has not hindered the enthusiasm and programs offered to members. If some of the aforementioned has caught your interest, we welcome your questions and participation. Sign up for the EWIP:Wired newsletter, interact with us on our Blog, attend one of our events, and ask about the committee work that is open to all women in publishing and media. We hope to hear from you very soon!

We would love to have you Join us!

Read our Blog at http://wipp.wordpress.com

Participate in the WIPP Group on LinkedIn.