The Business Of... Supporting Women and Girls

In this episode of The Business Of..., Melissa sits down with Katia Jones, CEO of the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA), to explore how the organization is driving transformative change for women and girls across Arizona. Katia shares insights into WFSA’s bold vision, its powerhouse Board of Trustees, and key advocacy priorities for 2025, including initiatives like closing wage gaps, expanding affordable childcare, and securing funding for critical family support programs. Katia also highlights WFSA’s innovative FORGE Grant, set to launch in early 2025, which is designed to advance racial and gender equity by providing unrestricted funding to community organizations led by and serving women of color and gender-expansive communities. Learn how you can support WFSA’s groundbreaking work by donating to their matching campaign or becoming part of the movement for equity and opportunity. Tune in to discover how WFSA is shaping a better future for Arizona women and girls. Visit womengiving.org/give to get involved today!