OUR VISION

Guam will be an island community whose economy is driven and influenced by the equal participation of women in business.

OUR MISSION

To advance women in business through advocacy, networking, mentorship and access to resources.

OUR OBJECTIVES

• To empower and advance women leadership.
• To facilitate networking opportunities and partnerships.
• To provide mentorship for business start-ups.
• To enhance professional development and growth.
• To influence legislative policies on issues facing women in business and the workplace.
• To advocate for competitive wages and benefits for women.
• To increase awareness of the importance of women on the island’s economic, social and cultural platform.

OUR BEGINNINGS

Leading up to 2013, the need for a strong business women’s advocacy group had been evident. The call for women’s voices and action in job creation, competitive wages and benefits, health care, education, workplace equality, crime prevention, and so much more had grown increasingly louder. In response to these needs, a group of women advocates came together to form the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce on September 3, 2013.

Our Founding Members

Anita Borja Enriquez, D.B.A.
Monica Guzman
Siska Hutapea, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, MRICS, R/W-AC, MRE
Lourdes Leon Guerrero
Jacqueline Marati
Denise Mendiola
Doyon Ahn Morato
Lorraine Okada
Mary Okada, Ed.D.
Antoinette Sanford
Vanessa Williams, Esq.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OFFICERS

BOARD MEMBERS

EX-OFFICIO BOARD

COMMITTEE LEADERS

We welcome you to join one or more of the following committees:

MEMBERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

• Responsible for developing value-added programs and member benefits, including rewarding membership events and member-only discounts through the Affinity Program, and promoting ways to keep members engaged and connected.
• Responsible for maintaining the organization’s reputation and relationship with the public.

Chair: Jae James & Marie Calvo Monge

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

• Responsible for developing educational workshops or knowledge sessions.
• Responsible for providing business mentorship opportunities and planning professional development seminars, conferences, and training.
• Responsible for providing access to information that will help women achieve their business goals.
• Responsible for implementing outreach programs that support the professional and personal development of women and girls in the community.

Chair: Livia Marati

GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

• Responsible for tracking, analyzing, evaluating legislative policies and governmental regulations that impact women in all aspects of their social and economic well-being.
• Responsible for informing and educating the membership on public and private policies, laws and regulations that affect the establishment of new businesses, and the expansion and sustainment of businesses.
• Responsible for making recommendations to the Board and general membership for proper courses of action to include lobbying public officials, providing written and oral legislative testimonies, participating in roundtable discussions, and providing arenas for debate and discussions.
• Responsible for gathering data and statistics that impact women in social, economic, and political environments.

Chair: Regine B Lee

FANACHU FAMALAO’AN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Chairs: Lesley-Anne Leon Guerrero & Judy Rosario

WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER

Chair: Laura N Cepeda & Helana Leon Guerrero

FUNDRAISING

Chair: Samantha Taitano

Contact the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce if interested in joining a committee!