WISE — Women in Sports and Events — is the leading voice and resource for women in the business of sports. A national organiz ... ation and registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit headquartered in New York City, WISE has chapters across North America. Our Mission The WISE mission is to empower women in the business of sports with the tools to reach their career goals. Through peer support, mentoring programs and professional development and training, we strive to help members maximize their potential, sharpen their skills and advance their careers at every stage of their professional journeys. WISE Los Angeles Founded in 2005, WISE Los Angeles carries out the WISE mission by facilitating meaningful connections among local industry professionals and offering programming, events and valuable networking opportunities in the area throughout the year. In addition to our 12+ events a year, we also work with WISE National to deliver organization wide initiatives such as the WISE Within mentor program. Learn more about WISE membership by visiting http://www.wiseworks.org/why_become_a_member. WISE OC In 2019, WISE Los Angeles launched a pilot program in Orange County. Women in Orange County were looking to be involved in WISE but finding the Los Angeles programs difficult to attend simply due to geography. All WISE OC Extension members, are active members of the Los Angeles Chapter. Orange County programs, announcements, and news live within the WISE Los Angeles website and communications. read more