The Women's Energy Network Greater New York City Chapter was founded in October 2016. The NYC area is considered to be the energy hub for banking, investments, and trading. WEN is an international organization of professionals who work across the energy value chain. Our mission is to develop programs to provide networking opportunities and foster career and leadership development of women who work in energy. WEN’s vision is to be the premier global organization that educates, attracts, retains, and develops professionals working across the energy value chain. WEN offers educational, networking and leadership opportunities to more than 4,000 professionals nationwide through luncheons, conferences, community initiatives, socials and mentoring programs. WEN was founded in 1994 by Karyl White with the purpose of fostering the development and advancement of women in energy by developing a strong network. After years of being the sole woman on energy transactions, Karyl believed that many women energy professionals were in the same position, but unable to connect with each other. More than 20 years later, WEN remains committed to providing high caliber events and networking to its diverse membership. WEN offers growth opportunities to its members through participation on chapter and national Boards of Directors and through special programs. WEN is based on the model of the premier Texas women’s leadership development program, Leadership Texas, which focuses on networking, education, and community. WEN is very active in the community and provides its members with a variety of opportunities to give back to others through volunteering and charity oriented events.