Thank you for your overwhelming support of our Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) and newsletter. Amidst the backdrop of a global pandemic, we’re continuing to grow and work towards making gender parity a reality in our industry, which we’d be remiss in discussing without addressing diversity, equity and inclusion, as they go hand-in-hand. There’s exceptional contributed content in this edition that encourages inner reflection and open discussion.

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