Women In Print Seeks New Patron for Victoria

Women in Print are seeking a new Victorian Patron.  It will be by nomination and precedes the Women in Print board election.

Current patron Kirsten Taylor is stepping down from the role after a five year stint. The search for a new patron has started early to enable a smooth transition in the lead up to the 2022 Breakfast Series

Kirsten is known as the powerhouse of the printing industry. She was a finalist in the Power50 for several years and was this year’s PVCA’s Women in Print Award recipient.

During her time as Victorian Patron, Kirsten has built the Victorian Women in Print community. The Breakfast Series is now the largest in attendance and engagement than any other state or territory. Even with the challenges that COVID presented, she was able to pull the highest attendance.

Susan Heaney, Founder and Chair of Women in Print, said of Kirsten, “I have had the absolute honour to work with Kirsten over the past five years and thank her personally and on behalf of the Women in Print Board and Women in Print community for her tireless and passionate contribution. Kirsten will be missed. However, we are also encouraged to welcome a new Patron and I urge women across the industry in Victoria to consider submitting a nomination,” commented Susan Heaney, Founder and Chair, Women in Print.

Kirsten will continue as an active member of Women in Print. She will, of course, assist the new Patron in the transition phase.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my years with Women in Print. Meeting so many amazing individuals across our industry has been wonderful for not only my professional network but also for my personal growth to know I have a village of support around me. I recommend the role to anyone across Victoria as it has been one of the best industry initiatives I’ve been involved with,” said Kirsten Taylor, Director, Taylor’d Press.

The Board is actively calling for nominations to assume the new role as Victorian Patron.

 Executive Director Kellie Norward had the final say, calling for nominations. “Working with Kirsten on all industry events and activities has been a privilege. A passionate industry volunteer, Kirsten is also always wonderful support when you need which has been so valuable over the past year. Women in Print is calling on all women across our industry – design, print, publisher, letterbox, mail to consider nominating and becoming part of this wonderful diversity and inclusion program for industry. Nominate yourself or consider nominating someone else; it’s a great initiative to be part of,”

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