The Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network (PPWLN) is dedicated to supporting the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in the packaging and processing industries.

Our network provides valuable resources through both online and in-person events, fostering a vibrant community where members share information and engage in meaningful networking. To connect with like-minded professionals and stay informed, we invite you to subscribe to keep up to date on events and resources. Engage, learn, and grow with us as we empower women in our field!

Join the Network

What's New?

Thank you for joining PPWLN at the PACK EXPO Southeast Reception!

Thank you to everyone making a difference in our industry with the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network and making it a great reception at PACK EXPO Southeast 2025. See you at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, September 29-October 1!

Stay TUNED

Not Your Typical Webinars

The PPWLN Learning Circles go beyond a typical webinar. Se tin a discussion format, they are an opportunity to ask questions to enhance your career, grow your professional network, and affirm your leadership role within the packaging and processing sector. The Learning Circle webinar series focuses on key skills that help build careers in the packaging and processing fields.

View Webinar Library

Featured Podcast

Unlocking Your Superpowers: Redefining Confidence with Lisa Sun

Lisa Sun, Founder and CEO, GRAVITAS, discusses how personal stories shape leadership journeys. She dives into the power of immigrant experiences, the role of self-confidence in achieving success, and her groundbreaking "superpower methodology." From identifying limiting beliefs to redefining confidence and ambition, Lisa shares actionable insights for embracing your unique strengths and living authentically.

listen now

Latin America Chapter

Learn more about The Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network's Latin America chapter which serves to inspire, recruit, retain and advance women's careers in packaging and processing.

We do this through online and in-person events, information-sharing and networking.

Join us through our webinar series and see you at our KEYNOTE during EXPO PACK México 2024.

Learn More View Webinars

Digital Resource

To demonstrate how far modern manufacturing has come and the need for diversity in the industry, PMMI’s Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) has an ongoing program in place that connects multiple generations of women currently in the industry or interested in learning more.

Now, PPWLN and the OpX Leadership Network have teamed up to deliver an easy to access digital resource that outlines five core characteristics that will help women navigate a career in manufacturing.

Learn More

Join us on LinkedIn

Join the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network group on LinkedIn.
Questions? contact Tracy Stout at tstout@pmmi.org.