Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) announced a new Board of Directors this week, signaling a renewed focus on mentorship, equity, and professional development across the AV/IT industry. Althea Ricketts, vice president of corporate initiatives at Shure Inc., has been appointed president. Ricketts brings more than 30 years of experience in audio electronics, along with a background […]

In this Steph Takeover episode of Rants & rAVes, I sat down with Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, founder/director of WAVIT, to talk about a scholarship that really means something. The Mary Cook Empowerment Award: Designing the Future honors the legacy of a true trailblazer in our industry. Mary wasn’t just a force in AV — she was […]

WAVIT (Women in AV/IT) announced the establishment of the Mary Cook Empowerment Award: Designing the Future, an annual scholarship honoring the late Mary Cook—a trailblazer in AV/IT and a passionate advocate for inclusion and mentorship in the industry. Mary Cook’s AV legacy began in 1991. She went on to co-found local AVIXA Women’s Council groups […]

The Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) organization will host a virtual event, “Accelerating Action: The Power of Mentorship & Internships in AV,” in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. Scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EST, the webinar will highlight the impact of WAVIT’s internship program and explore […]

It is day one of DSE 2024 and today I got to do a special episode of rAVe [TV] from the show floor in Las Vegas. Watch to hear what David Drain is looking forward to at the show, plus hear from guests Hilary McVicker, George and Brandy Alvarado-Miranda. 

New Mentorship Program by WAVIT Aims to Empower Women in AV/IT Careers. Anaheim, CA – July 30, 2024 – Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women in the audio-visual industry, announces the launch of its Wave of Influence Mentorship Program, designed to support women as they embark on AV/IT careers, or navigate career […]

An Empowerment Platform on Air for Women’s Voices in AV and IT Anaheim, CA – July 23, 2024 – Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new podcast series. This exciting initiative aims to […]

We’re sure you’ve seen her work since she’s managed marketing at two of the industry’s favorite brands, FSR and now AtlasIED. But how well do you know Gina Sansivero and what she’s passionate about? I chatted with her during my most recent episode of Rants & rAVes, so check out this casual interview ahead of […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) will be the recipient of fundraising efforts in the Northeast Regional Service Provider Softball Tournament on May 18, at Eisenhower Park on Long Island. According to the organization, this event not only promises a day of friendly competition between the teams from Digital Labor Solutions, Exertis Almo, Atlantis Partners but also […]

On the latest “Steph Takeover” episode of Rants & rAVes, I speak with Gina Sansivero of AtlasIED about an organization she helped found called Women of AV/IT (WAVIT). The organization aims to create a network of support for women in (or looking to enter) the AV and IT industries. As president, Gina helps with all […]

Hello everyone! You might know me as the managing editor of rAVe [PUBS], co-host of rAVe [TV] or, if you attended DSE and/or LDI 2023, perhaps you know me as that woman who came around and strong-armed you into shooting product videos. Just kidding! I know you all secretly love being the star of a […]

It’s official—registration is now open for LAVNCH WEEK 9, the industry’s flagship virtual event for ProAV, UCC, digital signage and EdTech practitioners! The event will take place on the LAVNCH platform March 18-24, 2024. “We’re thrilled to be returning with what will be another successful LAVNCH WEEK,” said Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe [PUBS] and LAVNCH WEEK 9 […]

On this episode, I show you a little bit about DSE 2023. This episode includes interviews with Jamie Reilly from Moment Factory and Susan Wilhite from Bluefin (but mostly talking about her work with WAVIT — Women in AV/IT). I also do a short show floor tour, covering a few of my favorite booths from […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV, IT and digital signage industries, will have a luncheon titled “Empowering Women in Digital Signage: Best Career Advice I’ve Ever Received.” This event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) has added digital signage veteran Carrie Garcia to its board of directors.  “We’re lucky to have Carrie as the newest addition to the WAVIT board,” said Gina Sansivero, WAVIT president and VP of marketing and communications at AtlasIED. “Carrie has been known as an industry cheerleader for years — particularly when […]

Visionary has been named an Empower Sponsor of WAVIT, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries. As an Empower Sponsor, Visionary is strengthening its commitment to education, outreach and initiatives that support and encourage women in the ProAV and IT industries. “Visionary is passionate about empowering, […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) has partnered with Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) to provide its members with a complimentary full conference registration for the CIX program and exhibit hall access (a $549 value). “Commercial Integrator Expo is thrilled to be partnering with Women in AV/IT on our upcoming event in Denver,” said Jason McGraw, CTS, group […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries, is hosting a virtual event, EmpowHER, to kick off the organization’s commitment to creating opportunities for networking and support. During the event, WAVIT board members will outline how their organization can support you with resources […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) will sponsor and present a Star Wars-inspired discussion panel at the cavlo trade show on May 4th, a.k.a Star Wars Day. The DEI session, called “May the Force of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Be with You: Lessons from Star Wars”, will feature WAVIT Board members and founders Gina Sansivero, Susan Wilhite and Brandy Alvarado-Miranda. “I am […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries, and #GALSNGEAR, a movement to bring parity to women in media and entertainment, have entered into a non-financial partnership to help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ProAV, IT, and Broadcast industries. The two […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) and #GALSNGEAR, a movement to bring parity to women in media and entertainment, have entered into a non-financial partnership to help promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the ProAV, IT and Broadcast industries. The two organizations will work together on developing DEI content and events, STEM recruitment efforts and more. “During […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) has officially launched its speakers bureau to help give women a greater share of voice in the ProAV and IT industries. “A core part of our mission is empowering women through representation,” said Althea Ricketts, WAVIT vice president and vice president of corporate initiatives at Shure. “Creating the WAVIT Speakers Bureau […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) is set to #EmbraceEquity on International Women’s Day (March 8) during LAVNCH WEEK 7. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD), a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, is #EmbraceEquity. According to the IWD organizers “Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, […]

Women of AV/IT (WAVIT), a non-profit designed to empower women, has acquired Women of Digital Signage, a women’s organization dedicated to promoting networking, mentoring, and personal growth. Women of Digital Signage will now be a sub-group of WAVIT to allow its members to continue to grow their network in the world of digital signage and […]

Women of AV/IT (WAVIT), a non-profit designed to empower women, has acquired Women of Digital Signage, a women’s organization dedicated to promoting networking, mentoring and personal growth. Women of Digital Signage will now be a sub-group of WAVIT to allow its members to continue to grow their network in the world of digital signage and […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) officially launched on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2022. Founded by and for women, the group’s primary purpose is to strive for gender equality in the AV/IT industries and recruit and retain women in the industry. We sat down with Jennifer Goodyer, CTS, one of the organization’s founders and sales manager at RTSales, […]

A group of powerful industry leaders have gathered to form Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries through education, representation, and inclusion. “The idea came to us a few years ago during a virtual happy hour. We were discussing how women make […]