Our Goals
The Women in TPRM (WNTPRM) Program is dedicated to empowering women in the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) industry. This program is open to all, regardless of TPRA membership status or gender identity.
Through collaborative efforts, we aim to:
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Uplift Women in TPRM: Advocate for professional growth and recognition.
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Provide Access to Higher-Paying Roles: Break barriers to equitable opportunities in TPRM careers.
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Facilitate Mentorships: Connect women with seasoned professionals to foster guidance and growth.
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Celebrate & Support Women: Establish a platform to spotlight achievements and nurture community.
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Cultivate Future Leaders: Develop the next generation of trailblazers in TPRM.
What We Do
We meet monthly to strategize on achieving these goals and to address challenges within the field. You do not need to be a TPRA member to participate in this program, but some facets of this program are member-specific, such as our 'Women in TPRM' Slack Channel, where TPRA Practitioner Members can continue meaningful conversations, share resources, and collaborate.
Standard Practitioner Membership is free, and all TPRA Practitioner Members are invited to join our Slack Forum here. Members and non-members can join our LinkedIn group to stay connected.
Our Initiatives Include:
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Advocating for the importance of women in TPRM through educational resources and outreach.
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Providing access to tools, techniques, and insights that uplift and empower women in the field.
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Showcasing and celebrating women leaders who inspire and shape the TPRM landscape.
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Sharing job opportunities from organizations committed to supporting women in TPRM.
Join us as we drive change, foster leadership, and build a brighter future for women in TPRM!
Programs & Resources
Mentorship Program
Our mentorship program is focused on women within the field of Third-Party Risk Management. Our goal for this program is to align mentors and mentees to address and support the needs of our membership. If interested in becoming a mentor or mentee, please fill out the interest form.
Women Lead Spotlights
Our Women Lead Program is dedicated to showcasing inspiring leaders by highlighting their stories. Our goal for this program is to learn from and be inspired by women leaders in the field of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) throughout various industries. View our Leaders and learn how to nominate and/or apply to become a spotlight.
Resource Sharing Library
Our Women in TPRM Resource Sharing Library contains a variety of women in business-related materials. Included are reports on the latest women in business trends and statistics, blogs and articles on relevant and current happenings, and TED Talks featuring inspiring women in business educating others on how to navigate the business world and find success in their careers.
Leadership Ladders
Originally developed by TPRA's Women in TPRM "Lead" work group, this training activity is designed for all current & aspiring leaders within the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) industry. Inspired by the classic "Shoots and Ladders" game, it is an all-in-one roadmap to leadership in the form of a nostalgic, virtual board game! Each box on the board is linked to a valuable resource–including customized guides, blogs, videos, quizzes, and more–with the goal of enhancing your leadership potential through buildable skills and expert insights. Any professional, regardless of what stage they're at in their career, can find value in this activity.
"Diversity matters not just because increasing representation of minorities and women in a fast growing and critical field is the right thing to do, but because a variety of viewpoints are key to solving hard problems."
SVP, General Counsel - Legal, Bitsight
Johanna Werbach
“...change must come from within the industry and not be mandated from external parties.”
Chief Data and Privacy Officer, MeritB2B
Karie Burt
"With different backgrounds and perspectives and voices at the table and in an environment where their contributions are really valued, you benefit from a much more expansive conversation and one that’s much more likely to uncover the full range of possibilities and solutions."
VP & GM, TPRM, BitSight
Vanessa Jankowski
