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Women In Nutraceuticals Announces 2026 Board Election Results and 2026 Heroine Award

WIN Bolsters Board and Celebrates Exceptional Contribution with Heroine Award

CHANDLER, Ariz.April 29, 2026Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN), the non-profit spearheaded by a cohort of global nutraceutical leaders, is pleased to announce the results of its latest Board of Directors election, alongside the recipient of the 2026 WIN Heroine Award.

Following a successful election process, WIN is proud to welcome Ewa Hudson and Petra Erlandson as newly elected members of the WIN Board of Directors, inducted at the WIN Summit.

The WIN Board plays a critical role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction, strengthening member engagement, and advancing initiatives that foster inclusion and leadership opportunities for women across the global nutraceutical sector. The addition of Hudson and Erlandson reflects WIN’s continued commitment to bringing diverse expertise and leadership perspectives to its governance.

Rebecca Takemoto, Executive Director of WIN, commented: “Ewa and Petra bring a powerful combination of industry insight, commercial strategy, leadership experience, and passion for advancing women in the nutraceuticals industry. Their contribution will be instrumental as we continue to expand WIN’s positive impact across the world for the generations of women to come.”

In addition to the Board announcement, WIN is honored to recognize Mary Ann Nation-Greenwall as the recipient of the second edition of the WIN Heroine Award.

The WIN Heroine Award celebrates exceptional commitment to advancing women, fostering community, and driving meaningful change within the nutraceutical ecosystem and beyond.

Mary Ann Nation-Greenwall is an accomplished nonprofit and organizational leader whose career spans education, community development, and strategic operations. She has held leadership roles across organizations including Youth for Understanding, AFS Intercultural Programs and the Pasadena Humane Society – and is now Director of Human Resources & Goodwill at Artemis International.

Mary Ann has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to volunteer leadership, is an active member of WIN and brings international experience includes serving as President of the American Women’s Club of The Hague.

Takemoto added: “Mary Ann exemplifies the spirit of the WIN Heroine Award. Her career reflects a deep commitment to service, leadership, and creating opportunities for others to thrive. She has made a lasting impact across multiple communities, and we are proud to recognize her contributions.”

The WIN Awards program, established to celebrate individuals and organizations driving progress in gender equity, continues to highlight the leaders and changemakers shaping the future of the nutraceutical industry.

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About Women In Nutraceuticals

Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization focused on unlocking the professional and personal potential of women. The organization is igniting a movement to build support for women across the nutraceutical supply chain to help increase the percentage of women holding leadership roles, funding for female-led businesses, and women’s participation in research. Our core values guide all programs. Connect with WIN on LinkedIn.  https://womeninnutraceuticals.org/.

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