Women's Media Center (WMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit women's organization in the United States founded in 2005 by writers and activists Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem. Led by President Julie Burton, WMC's work includes advocacy campaigns, media and leadership training, and the creation of original content.

The Women’s Media Center (WMC) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem. Its mission is to ensure women are powerfully and visibly represented in the media and to diversify media content and sources so that women’s stories and perspectives are accurately portrayed.

Key areas of work include:

• Media Equality Advocacy: Campaigns and initiatives to improve women’s representation across news, entertainment, and digital media.

• Original Reporting & Research: Publishing investigations, reports, and analyses on gender representation in media industries.

• SheSource Expert Database: An online directory of 500+ women experts for journalists seeking authoritative female voices.

• Media & Leadership Training: Programs like Progressive Women’s Voices that prepare women to be effective public communicators.

• Sexism Watchdog: Monitoring and responding to sexist media coverage, especially in politics and public affairs.

The WMC also hosts the annual Women’s Media Awards, recognizing leaders who advance women’s visibility and power in media, and regularly releases influential reports on gender gaps in film, journalism, and other media sectors.
 

contact us.

Women’s Media Center

Washington Office
Phone: (202) 855-3300
Email: wmcdc@womensmediacenter.com

Women’s Media Center
PO Box 70967
Washington, DC 20024-0967

Press inquiries: Please call 202-270-8539, email mediarelations@womensmediacenter.com or visit our Press page.

To contact a WMC Shesource expert please use the expert's 'Contact this expert' link on their profile page or the form below (addressed to WMC SheSource) and include the details of the media request or speaking request.