
Our 2nd Annual WITI on the Rocks Fundraiser during Aspen Food & Wine 2021
Our 3rd Annual WITI Conference was a celebration of all our women
The WITI GROUP
“WITI” stands for Women in the Industry. Our key focus is providing a confidential support system and a place for togetherness.
The WITI Group is a non-profit foundation that aims to provide mentorship as well as a safe haven for women in the hospitality industry who need financial or emotional support. Founded on the principle that we are stronger together; our members provide support to each other in both personal and professional manners. For the story behind the genesis of The WITI Group, read the founder’s article on the Be Bold Now website.
If you would like to join us to help others or if you or someone you know needs support, please contact us through the form below.
We support any woman in food and beverage service in need of financial, emotional or career assistance stemming from a work-related, hospitality-industry situation.
This organization is funded in part by The WITI Conference as well as donations made through this site.
The WITI Group is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization.
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PERSONAL DONORS:
ALISON WIDMER
THANK YOU TO OUR HOSPITALITY BRAND PARTNERS THAT FOCUS
ON THE GROWTH OF THEIR FEMALE LEADERSHIP!



























Become WITI Certified
WITI Certification provides the opportunities for companies of all sizes to support The WITI Group in the ways that are impactful to their internal strategies and needs.
The WITI Group is a tight network whose members support each other in business and in life.
We place the highest importance on working together to build each other and our careers by supporting each other and mentoring others.
All support levels gain access to our internal portals and network.
PREMIERE
$15000
INCLUDES HERO BENEFITS +
PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP & VISIBILITY FOR THE WITI COCKTAIL QUEST
ACTIVIST
$1000
LOGO ON WEBSITE +
FIVE WITI PINS
PROMOTER
$2500
ACTIVIST BENEFITS +
PODCAST INTERVIEW
CHAMPION
$6500
PROMOTER BENEFITS +
ATTENDANCE FOR ONE
AT THE WITI CONFERENCE
HERO
$8000
CHAMPION BENEFITS +
ATTENDANCE FOR ONE AT
THE WITI CONFERENCE +
WITI OTX SPONSORSHIP
The WITI Group Board

Christie J. Lawler
CHAIR
Founder & Owner,
CJL CONSULTiNG

Erin O'Mara
VICE-CHAIR
Operations Manager
Cohn Restaurant Group

Mary Russell
OUTREACH CHAIR
Chain Account Manager - On-Premise,
Bell's/New Belgium/DV Wines

Anjali Kundra
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR
Co-Founder,
Partender

Angel Vasquez
SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR
Founder & Creator,
The Cocktail Portal

Chrys Tirado
MARKETING CHAIR
National Beverage Manager
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

Emily Beesley
EVENT MANAGEMENT CHAIR
VP of Marketing
On Deck Concepts

Vanessa Leduc
SECRETARY
Sr. Director On Premise National Accounts,
Liquid Death

Sarah Kerwin
BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT CHAIR
The WITI Group
Be Strong. Be Bold. Be WITI.
Ready to get Involved?
Make a Difference
One hundred percent of your donation goes to directly benefit the women supported by
The WITI Group!
Marketing. Support. Transparency.
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