TO BRING TOGETHER WOMEN WORKING IN FINANCE FROM ALL FACETS OF BUSINESSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMTED TO: BANKING, ACCOUNTING, LEGAL, UTILITIES, NOT-FOR PROFIT, GOVERMENTAL, AND EDUCATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, EXPERIENCES AND INTERESTS; TO FURTHER THE MEANINGFUL PROFESSIONS OR CAREERS OF ITS MEMBERS AND WOMEN IN GENERAL; TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO CHOOSE FINANCE AS A CAREER AND TO ADVANCE THE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WOMEN IN FINANCE; AND TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE OF, AND TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING OF WOMEN WORKING IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY AND ALL FACETS OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE.