Our Journey
Our passion to develop women leaders worldwide is unshakable
In March 2016, WINGS CEO and Founder Ms. Waishampayan embarked on a profound personal journey, reflecting upon her nearly three-decade career as a woman on Wall Street. She realized that the valuable lessons she had learned during her career could be best utilized in mentoring women who were already in the workforce. This sparked a deep desire to create a mentoring and coaching organization that is inclusive, industry-agnostic, and focused on developing women with leadership potential.
Her late father, a retired professor, imparted timeless wisdom that resonates with her deeply. He said, "You should give back with what you have learned. There is never a bad time to do good; it's just a matter of priorities." This advice became the guiding principle for Ms. Waishampayan’ s journey.
Inspired by her father, Ms. Waishampayan embarked on a mission to empower women in the workforce. This led to the establishment of WINGS for Growth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Realizing this mission was not a solitary endeavor, many senior leaders sharing the same vision have joined Varsha to deliver and implement this important mission, making it a global effort.