Letter from the President

Welcome!

My name is Moushami Joshi and I am honored to serve as the WIIT President for the 2024-2025 term.

WIIT is a 650 member strong organization drawing women from all facets of international trade representing the U.S. government, trade associations, multilateral institutions, corporations, law firms, foreign embassies, students and academia. This is a diverse group of women joined in furthering WIIT’s mission of promoting trade and supporting each other’s professional development. I have been a member of WIIT for over 10 years and can speak from personal experience to the power of a community that is not only supportive but wants to see you succeed. The camaraderie and support that this organization provides is incredibly unique and I am committed to furthering our mission and strengthening our community. I am proud to be a member and incredibly honored to serve as WIIT’s president for the coming year.

The past few years have been marked by a rise in global trade tensions, a retreat from globalization and a shift towards protectionism. Events such as the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, increased geopolitical tensions and the growing and palpable effects of climate change are causing countries to reassess the role of global trade in addressing pressing national priorities. In this era of uncertainty, it is vitally important to engage in dialogue, evaluate diverse viewpoints and identify the role of international trade as a tool to address global challenges. Towards this end, I plan to enhance our programming by identifying opportunities to feature diverse voices and perspectives. I also intend to revitalize the WIIT Communique, an important educational resource for our community as we explore and learn about the opportunities and challenges presented by international trade.  

I am looking forward to leaning in on the expertise of our new board members to facilitate and engage in these conversations. Likewise, I view our talented slate of officers as integral to furthering WIIT’s mission and I look forward to working with them as they bring fresh ideas to the organization.

I am excited for all that the coming year holds for WIIT and I look forward to meeting you at the next WIIT event or networking reception!

Warm regards,
Moushami Joshi