The principal purpose of GPWA, Inc. is to provide a forum for German-speaking professional women: To assist and support one another professionally for career, education and business development To provide opportunities to network and develop business and social relationships To encourage exposure to the German culture and language To understand and help one another in cross cultural aspects Mission Statement GPWA Inc. is an organization dedicated to serving the business and cultural interests of German-speaking women in the United States. The association promotes business networking, the development of ideas and the exchange of information among German-speaking professional women.