AIWAV
est.2019
Founding Ideas
This organisation was founded by a group of dynamic women who understood it takes a village to create a good life as well as the importance of having people with similar values in your village.
For AIWAV, that community is women with an international mindset.
Partners
We are a member of the Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas.
Please email us if you'd like to discuss partnering with us.
Who are we?
A local organisation with an international membership.
We're a growing, diverse group of all nationalities, ages, interests, ethnicities and beliefs from all around the world.
Everyone is encouraged to participate, initiate and seek support.
LEADERSHIP 2025/2027
AIWAV changes its Leadership Team every two years. The team is made up of Administrative and Advisory roles plus a FAWCO representative.
The most recent vote was in June 2025.
Hermione Bushong
President
Hermione believes AIWAV has an important role recognising and supporting residents by choice. She has lived in Venice with her family for 10 years.
Olivera Jovanovska
Vice President
Ex-journalist and founder of MamaRent baby gear rental. Olivera writes the newsletter and Instagram posts.
Gina Giovannini
Secretary / Treasurer
Gina manages Whatsapp and hosts the Let's Cook and Games Night groups.
Diahann Hughes Hawkins
Membership
Diahann has been tracking numbers for various causes over the years, aided by a background in Economics and project management.
Nicole McKevitt
Adviser
Nicole has a background in performing arts and nonprofit leadership. She holds our institutional memory as a founding member.
Clarissa Gayton
Adviser/Technical
Clarissa is highly qualified in both tech and arts and has lived in Venice for four years. She hosts the Young Family group.
Irene Woodbury
Adviser, FAWCO Rep
Irene has lived in Italy for most of her adult life and has been in Venice for over a decade. She is the mother of two bilingual boys and works as a Language Expert at the University of Venice Ca' Foscari. She became an AIWAV member in September 2023 and started work as a FAWCO Rep for the club in January 2025.
Irene also hosts Go Crab Go.