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Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Grand Rapids Chapter
About Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Grand Rapids Chapter
Founded in 1938, the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Grand Rapids Chapter has spent over 75 years advancing opportunities for women in accounting and finance. The organization's mission centers on enabling women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full potential while contributing meaningfully to their profession's future development. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this chapter brings together successful, driven women from various accounting and finance backgrounds who are committed to supporting one another's growth. Members consistently report that AFWA provides invaluable resources at every career stage, from early professionals building foundational skills to experienced leaders refining their expertise. The chapter creates a safe, professional environment where women can connect authentically, share experiences, and learn from peers facing similar challenges in their industry. Through scholarships, mentorship programs, and networking events, AFWA members develop leadership capabilities while building an extended family of smart, ambitious women who serve as friends, advisors, and sources of inspiration. The organization's core values of empowerment, integrity, leadership, and passion reflect its dedication to creating meaningful change in the accounting and finance professions. For women in the Grand Rapids area seeking community, professional growth, and genuine connections with like-minded professionals, AFWA offers a powerful network of support and opportunity that has evolved alongside the industry for nearly a century.