Our Impact

Who We Are

Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. We are dedicated to retaining, advancing, and promoting women in the maritime industry through sharing knowledge and continuing education. Our members are women who are actively employed in the maritime industry, including individuals who own, operate, charter, dispatch, or provide other types of logistical, safety, and emergency management services on the water.

Where We Are

13

Formal & Seed Chapters

6

Areas Of Interest

30

States Across the United States

3

Countries

Our Growth & Path Forward

Our Motto is simple: EDUCATE. ENGAGE. ELEVATE. women in their careers so they can excel and thrive. Across all of our chapters and seed chapters, WIMOs hosted 83 events in 2023. Our events are broken down into six categories, with 41% dedicated to educational opportunities, including webinars, Lunch N' Learns, and operational tours, plus leadership opportunities, including luncheons, discussions, and virtual trainings. 

Education & Leadership

41%

Networking & Recruiting

36.2%

Philanthropic & Industry Events

22.8%

The demand for WIMOs continues to rise with our membership growing 56% over the last year. Our vision is to support and uplift women committed to maritime careers. To further our mission, we plan to introduce Jr. Chapters at colleges, a scholarship fund, and an annual symposium. As a result, our efforts will continue to positively impact the industry’s recruitment and retention of women in maritime.  Below is the breakdown of our budget. Fundraisers are our largest income source while events are our largest expense.

Meet Our Executive Team

  • Kasey Eckstein

    Founder & Executive Director

  • Taylor Dickerson

    Executive President

  • Ludy Brinck

    Executive Vice President

  • April-Hope Wareham

    Executive Secretary

  • Laura T. Lewis

    Executive Treasurer

All WIMOs Boards

WIMOs Mentoring Program

Created in March 2023, the program’s goal is to help each woman interested in a maritime career achieve her desired level of leadership, responsibility, and achievement. The program has 100 Mentors and Protégés.

My mentor Capt. Jessica Ryals has been wonderful with her support and constructive feedback. Her experience, expertise, and positive encouragement have helped me push past my comfort zones and embrace opportunities I would not have done prior to our mentorship. She encourages me professionally to stretch my skill sets and encourages self-care to be at optimal peak performance.

WIMOs Protégé

-Patricia Moreno-Arispe