IWD: 45 Women to Watch

Women have been making significant contributions to the coworking industry since its inception, and continue to be influential in shaping the future of work.

From community building to business development, female leaders have played a vital role in making coworking a thriving and inclusive movement.

This list highlights a small portion of the women of influence in coworking, who have paved the way for others and continue to make a notable impact on the industry. Their stories and insights offer valuable lessons for anyone interested in coworking, entrepreneurship, and women’s leadership.

45 Women to Watch:

• Laura Kozelouzek, Quest
• Faye Stutts, Vari
• Katrina Larkin, Fora
• Cat Johnson, CJco
• Mara Hauser, 25N
• Michelle Bodick, Instant
• Jenny Poon, Cohoots
• Annie Draper, Hines
• Sneh Kadakia, FromHere
• Charlotte Kirby, The Village Hive
• Sofia Stolberg, Piloto 151
• Andrea Pirrotti-Dranchak, New Flex
• Damla Aherart, AY
• Lisa Skye, LIVunLtd.
• Olivia Chatten, Incendium
• Daphne Resnick, Mindspace
• Kayley Dicicco, Expansive
• Melissa Shilo, Bond Collective
• Sarah Travers, Workbar
• Jamie Russo, Everything Coworking
• Alaethea Hensley, Common Desk
• Christine Andrews, ACMC
• Barbara Sprenger, SDW
• Dr. Tammira Lucas, The Cube Cowork
• Melinda Holland, Wework
• Errin Ferrel, The Coven
• Alex Steinman The Coven
• Lucy Pugh, Working From
• Mari Rosas, Cocohaus
• Niki Fuchs, Office Space In Town
• Emilie Lashmar, Brighton Creatives
• Natasha Guerra, Runway East
• Jaelle Ang, The Great Room /Industrious
• Felena Hanson, Hera Hub
• Christy Alexander, Worksmart
• Ann Long, Burbity Workspace
• Chelsea Perino, The Executive Center
• Michelle Stiegler, Premier
• Nancy Fornasiero, Ace Coworking
• Alexandra Livesey, Clockwise offices
• Larissa Summers, Convene
• Ashley Buckner, Carr Workspaces
• Belle Morales, Sliding Door Co
• Liz Simon, Industrious
• Zoe Ellis Moore, Spaces to Places

This list is in no particular order and we know we missed many movers and shakers. Feel free to tag your female founders below and shout them out as well. We encourage you to follow, support and amplify women in the industry.

Coworking may still be considered a “new” industry but we can testify that it has a disproportionate amount of women leading the charge. We may not be getting the big press or funding but we are making moves, taking names and doing our part to change the world.

Cheers,
Liz Elam & Stormy McBride
Your 100% woman owned & operated GCUC Crew