We Inspire.
We Empower.
We Lead.

Diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations on six continents

Members in New Mexico

Years IWF NM has spent building leadership skills and fostering opportunities for women

We Empower.

International Women’s Forum – New Mexico stands as a catalyst for bold, visionary women’s leadership. We bring together extraordinary women from across industries, cultures, and communities to learn from one another, champion one another, and shape a future where women lead with confidence and influence.

We cultivate a powerful ecosystem of connection: a place where accomplished women build enduring relationships, exchange insight and expertise, and mentor emerging leaders. Through these networks, members gain access to a dynamic community that accelerates growth, expands opportunity, and strengthens each woman’s impact.

At our core, we are committed to elevating and empowering women—advancing leadership, amplifying voices, and ensuring that women’s perspectives shape the decisions that move New Mexico and the world forward.

Program co-chair, Heather Cameron and United States Representative (NM 3rd District) Teresa Leger-Fernandez.

We Inspire.

Mix and Mingle

New members, Deanna Archuleta, Stacey Edgar, Michelle Laflamme-Childs, Bianca Ortiz Wertheim, and Shawn McQueen Ruggeiro were introduced at our Santa Fe Mix & Mingle in May.

We Inspire.

Fireside Chat with Meg Whitman

IWF-NM member, Julie Heinrich, interviews Ms. Whitman about her career, opinions and experiences on a number of global and national subjects, as well as her move to the Land of Enchantment.

We Inspire.

IWF-NM Represents at London Conference

IWF-NM members (from left)BJ Jones, Heather Cameron, Rufina Hernandez, Barbara Vigil, Betty Downes, and  (not pictured) Ruth Frazier attended the IWF Cornerstone Conference in London. Together with over 750 women from 41 countries, they explored critical issues facing women leaders while also enjoying dine arounds, concerts, and sightseeing.

We Inspire.

Day trip to Northeast New Mexico

Adventure, history, and inspiration came together on this IWF-NM member excursion to Union County. Members experienced ranch life, explored a national monument, met local leaders and storytellers, and uncovered some of northeastern New Mexico’s best-kept secrets along the way. We also visited one of our NM Historic Women Markers located in Folsom, NM.

We Lead.

Our members represent the breadth of women’s leadership across the state. This work doesn’t just reflect New Mexico’s progress; it accelerates it.

  • 13th in the nation for women in elected office, (Rutgers’ Center for American Women and Politics)
  • Sixth for women‑owned businesses, (The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation).
  • WalletHub ranks New Mexico fifth nationally for women’s equality

This is the power of IWF‑NM: a community of accomplished women strengthening one another, expanding opportunity, and shaping a future where women’s leadership continues to transform New Mexico.