Established in 2017, WISE-LA is a welcoming group of women brought together by a passion for sustainable investing and desire to make genuine connections with others in the industry to learn from and support as individuals and community. We get together on at least a monthly basis in members' homes, offices, or local establishments for various activities including ESG deep dives, professional development sessions, volunteering, social events, and outdoor excursions. As of April 2020, the WISE-LA community connects ~170 local members across the sustainable investing ecosystem, including public and private asset managers, wealth managers, investment consultants, investors, analysts, data providers, NGOs, and more.