We stand together in the pharma industry as one

Vision

To enable the transformation of the pharmaceutical professional landscape for women of color.

Mission

To empower women of color in pharma to excel in their personal and professional development and to transform their pathway within the pharmaceutical industry.

Commitment

Bring together women of color in pharma in a nurturing environment to promote personal and professional development.

Our Values

Our Why

Creating a nurturing and safe environment for self-reflection and discovery amongst Black and Latina women to foster personal and professional growth that will address a critical gap required to promote innovation and leadership.

Our Members

Our Primary audience are Black and Latina women professionals currently employed by pharmaceutical companies across all levels. Our secondary audience are Black and Latina women with potential to initiate careers in pharmaceutical sector within the next 3 years.

Our Founders

Sponsorship Packages

Events

The Value of WOCIP

Investment in self
Access to resources to enable personal and professional development
Collaboration/Connectivity with others
Giving knowledge to others outside of the pharmaceutical industry and laying a foundation for their entry into the industry
Transformation of the pharmaceutical industry with women of color who are prepared to thrive in the corporate environment

Our Founders

Dr. Charlotte Jones-Burton and Patricia Cornet

Founding Members Our true strength comes from within each other.

Annie B. Harris

WOCIP means being able to help provide an atmosphere of positive encouragement for Women of Color to feel more confident to reach their personal potential in the corporate environment. Being a part of a group that focuses on nourishing and boosting self-confidence in others in everything we do, is so very rewarding to me!

Ambre Brown Morley

WOCIP has provided me with a network of professional women in places I always wanted to be and didn’t know where to start. I am eternally grateful for this powerful experience.

Keniesha Watford-Woods

WOCIP means being comfortable with who I am as a multidimensional, multifaceted, and fearless woman. Recognizing that I along with my sisters, can and will succeed without the sociological limitations placed upon us by those who feel threatened by the inevitable rise of power in the relentless, dignified and spirited woman of color!

Marianne A. Fray

WOCIP represents the best of what diversity and inclusion does for and within an industry – cultivating bold leaders who drive business results! Being part of this incredible group of women has inspired me to go farther and higher than I ever imagined. We serve as role models for each other and are committed to mentoring emerging leaders in the pharma industry and beyond. I am honored to have contributed to the establishment of WOCIP.

Dr. Monet Sifford-Wilson

WOCIP, to me, means a sisterhood. It means women who have chosen to get their hands a little dirty to ensure that we all do better, now and in the future. It is a vehicle that will help to ensure that the legacy of women of color in the pharma industry is understood and told.”

Shamika Williams

WOCIP is an exciting movement that supports, connects, builds and inspires women to reimagine our vision and passion for our careers. It has been a great opportunity for me to learn and grow from exceptional women.

Tope Osiyemi

WOCIP inspires women to Show Up at their absolute best and Thrive! WOCIP is the true definition of strong, visionary and exemplary women. Being a part of the birth of such a wonderful organization inspired me to dare to reach beyond the apex of any limitations and soar as far as I wanted to in my career! It has been an exciting and humbling experience to be in this network of passionate and powerful women.