What if 50% women leadership wasn’t the goal, but the reality?
Through Invest Appalachia’s support, women leaders are bringing community-led projects to life at incredible rates:
50% of our 108 Catalytic Capital projects are led by women.
$6.9M in IA Fund investments have gone to woman-led deals.
63.3% of IA’s total leadership (Board, Community Advisory Council, Staff) are women.
In Central Appalachia, a calling for self-determination and community care has always lived in the hearts of women organizing on the front lines of their beloved communities.
We believe that when women lead, the entire region prospers. And through investment, we’re building on that belief every day.
From the kitchen tables and picket lines of the past to the investment-worthy projects and businesses of the present, Appalachian women continue to define meaningful leadership in their communities. Happy International Women’s Month to the courageous and visionary women who bring our mission to life and make Appalachia a region worth investing in.
