Women in Food Safety Celebrates 5th Anniversary and Achieves Nonprofit Status

​Washington, D.C. – August 28, 2025 – Women in Food Safety (WIFS), a leading community dedicated to empowering and advancing women across the food safety industry, proudly announces its official recognition as a nonprofit organization. This milestone comes at a special moment as WIFS marks its 5th anniversary in 2025.
Founded in 2020, Women in Food Safety has grown into a global network that connects, mentors, and advocates for female professionals at all stages of their careers. Since its inception WIFS has extended its membership to over 1500 professionals worldwide. With the transition to nonprofit status, WIFS strengthens its ability to expand educational programs, develop industry partnerships, and provide new resources that create lasting impact for members and the broader food safety community.
“From day one, our mission has been to build a supportive community where women in food safety can connect, thrive, grow and lead,” said Melody Ge, founder of Women In Food Safety. “Becoming a nonprofit allows us to take this mission to the next level—expanding opportunities, increasing our reach, and continuing to advocate for inclusivity and leadership in the industry.”
Over the past five years, WIFS has hosted dozens of networking events both online and in-person, launched our Roots to Success scholarship, and provided a platform (Community app) for women to share their voices and experiences. The organization’s nonprofit designation will further enable it to:

• Expand mentorship and leadership programs for the next generation of food safety professionals.
• Offer scholarships and career resources to support women entering and advancing in the industry.
• Strengthen partnerships with universities, companies, and industry associations to broaden awareness and engagement.
• Drive thought leadership on inclusion, food safety culture, and the future of the food safety and quality.

WIFS invites members, partners, and allies to join us in shaping the next chapter of growth and impact in the world of food safety.
For more information, visit www.womeninfoods.org and follow us on LinkedIn.
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About Women in Food Safety
Women in Food Safety (WIFS) is a nonprofit community dedicated to providing a community and networking platform to share and advancing women in the food safety industry. Since its founding in 2020, WIFS has connected professionals across the globe through networking, leadership development, and advocacy initiatives, fostering an inclusive culture that elevates the voices of women in food safety and pipeline the future outstanding women leadership.