By: Larisa B. Miller
NFBPWC International Relations Chair (2024-2026), international@nfbpwc.org 

Looking Back at 2024, Moving Forward into 2025 with a Global  

Mindset 

As we close the chapter on 2024, it is natural to reflect on the challenges and accomplishments  that defined the year for women across the globe. From boardrooms to classrooms, from  startups to multinational organizations, and from community initiatives to the corridors of  power, women have continued to lead with resilience, creativity, and an unyielding drive to make an impact. 

One of the most remarkable aspects of this year has been the growing acknowledgment of the role women play  as not just contributors but as architects of global progress. Women have embraced their positions as founders,  executives, innovators, and thought leaders, while continuing to fulfill the universal responsibilities of home 

and family. This duality is both our challenge and our strength—it connects us across borders and reinforces  our shared humanity. 

As the International Liaison for NFBPWC, I am deeply inspired by how women in our network have  demonstrated a willingness to collaborate, to bridge cultural divides, and to embrace the soft diplomacy that the  world so desperately needs. Whether it’s through grassroots projects that uplift communities or multinational  partnerships that drive economic development, women have proven to be the bridge-builders of our time. 

As we look ahead to 2025, we must carry forward this momentum with a global mindset. It is essential to  embrace opportunities for collaboration, knowing that together, we can achieve far more than we can  individually. The world needs the unique perspectives, ideas, and solutions that women bring, and it is through  unity and solidarity that we can address the complex challenges of our era. 

In 2025, let us lean into our roles as leaders, mentors, and collaborators, with a commitment to creating  opportunities for growth and progress for ourselves and for the next generation of women. Let us also recognize  the importance of balancing ambition with empathy, leveraging our influence to make the world a more  inclusive, equitable, and compassionate place. 

To my fellow NFBPWC members and women across the globe: I wish you a happy, productive, and collaborative  2025. May it be a year where we continue to build bridges, expand our networks, and advance together with  purpose and passion.