WILD Announces 2025 Board of Directors
(USA) – Women in Lighting Design (WILD), an organisation dedicated to empowering women in the lighting design industry, has announced its new Board of Directors for 2025.
Alessa Aguayo will be returning as President, while Amy Lux, Haley Laurence, Cindo Foster Warthen, and Louis Hutchinson will stay on as Treasurer, Outreach Chair, Marketing Chair, and Programs Chair respectively.
New addition to the board include Stacey Teresa Bello as President-Elect, as well as new Secretary Adrienne Jones; new Chapter Chair, Donna Summer; and new Membership Chair, Shruthi Shivakumar.
Following the announcement, Stacey Teresa Bello, says: “I am honoured to accept the position of President-Elect and am looking forward to working with the incredible group of women on the WILD. The work that the board has accomplished and continues to do for the advancement and visibility of women in the industry is extraordinary, and I can’t wait to contribute.”
Donna Summer, new Chapter Chair, adds: “I am honoured and thrilled to be selected as the incoming Chapter Chair for the WILD board of directors. This is a moment of immense pride and excitement for me, and I am grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me.
“WILD’s mission of equity and inclusion is close to my heart. As we move forward, I am eager to work with our dedicated board and members to engage with our existing chapters, foster new ones, and expand our connectedness within the lighting industry. I am excited to contribute to this mission and to collaborate with all of you to create a brighter, more inclusive future for our industry.”
WILD is a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to empowering women in the lighting design industry. Through networking events, educational workshops, and mentorship programmes, WILD provides a supportive community for women in all stages of their careers, and advocates for equity, dignity, and autonomy for women and the benefits of a gender-balanced industry.