Women Presidents Organization
About Women Presidents Organization
Founded in New York, NY, the Women Presidents Organization represents a quarter-century commitment to assembling the peer group that women business leaders need most—entrepreneurial equals who understand their challenges and celebrate their successes. The WPO was established on a fundamental belief: that accomplished women entrepreneurs, despite their achievements, often lack access to the understanding, support, and counsel of peers who truly comprehend their unique position. Today, the organization serves a diverse collective of 2,000 women business leaders worldwide, creating safe, energizing spaces where members can address shared concerns openly and authentically. The WPO's founder, Dr. Marsha Firestone, built this community after recognizing the critical gap in resources available to women entrepreneurs. Members describe finding something rare and invaluable—a network of smart, credible women with integrity from diverse industries who provide both validation and challenge. The organization's mission extends beyond business strategy to recognize the whole person, acknowledging that effective leadership requires support across professional and personal dimensions. With chapters spanning 10 countries, the WPO has created a global movement where women entrepreneurs connect, learn from real-world experience, and gain the confidence to make high-impact decisions. Through facilitated group experiences designed around adult learning principles, the WPO empowers members to reach farther together, transforming isolated challenges into collective opportunities for breakthrough growth and meaningful impact.