CWA (Chicago Women in Architecture) is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization that exists as a forum for women in Architecture and related professions. The primary goal of CWA is to advance the status of women in these profession by: [increasing] the visibility of women in architecture [guiding & encouraging] women to consider a career in architecture [establishing liaisons] with other professional organizations [networking] for job placement and career advancement [advocating] for issues of concern to women within the profession