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Cynthia’s Picks: Spring Drive, Career Summit, Marvel-ous Teamwork

Spring Drive: Now through May 13th is our Spring Membership Drive! Become a NYWIFT member and save 50% off the initiation fee. If you’re not yet a member of our supportive, dynamic community…what are you waiting for? Apply now!

Career Summit: NYWIFT is thrilled to participate on the Center for Communication’s Women + Media Career Summit at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by the NYWIFT networking table and say “hi” to our team!

Marvel-ous Teamwork: Rather than seeing each other as competition – as women in male-dominated fields so often feel forced to do – the ladies behind Captain Marvel have made a pact to conquer Hollywood together.  

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Cynthia Lopez

Cynthia Lopez Cynthia Lopez is the Executive Director of New York Women in Film & Television and an award-winning media strategist.

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