Emerging Wireless Professionals The Emerging Wireless Professionals (EWP) is a membership section of WIA, focusing on professionals who have been in broadband for fewer than 10 years. Attracting and supporting new professionals across a wide array of occupations in thetelecommunications industry is crucial to the long-term success and health of the industry. To ensureemerging professionals are given a full opportunity to have their voices represented, grow and thrive, itis critical that they have a professional development platform to convene, learn, and share ideas withone another and with industry leaders. Recognizing that, EWP: Establishes a network of professionals new to the telecom field committed to supportingleadership, education and national networking experiences. Identifies educational and developmental opportunities for emerging professionals. Strengthens bonds and communication in the community by sharing industry knowledge andexpertise. Covenes its members on a regular basis, including annually at Connect (X) and other industryevents for in-person networking opportunities. EWP Officers President: Lara Straussfeld, Vertical BridgeVice President: George Woodward, Alpina CapitalSecretary: Cindy Dameus, Vertical BridgeTreasurer: Matthew Stine, WIA For more information contact Lara.Straussfeld@verticalbridge.com or GeorgeWoodward@alpinacapital.com