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Carly O'Neill

Carly O'Neill is the Communications & Content Coordinator at PRINTING United Alliance. She is an editor on multiple organization newsletters, including: Women in Print Alliance, Industry Ink, ColorPro, and Industry Advocate. She also runs the Member Spotlight program, which features different members of The Alliance on printing.org and in Industry Ink.

Her Imprint: Rebecca Holappa

Rebecca Holappa didn’t set out to become a plant director — she started as a graphic designer with a passion for creativity and problem-solving. On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Rebecca shares how she grew her career at Quad from design to continuous improvement and ultimately into plant leadership at one of the largest print manufacturing operations in North America. Along the way, she embraced innovation, leadership development, and a mindset of urgent improvement that reshaped both processes and people.

Her Imprint: Kim Woodin

On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Kim Woodin, owner of Aurora Fastprint and member of Women in Print Alliance, shares her unexpected path into the print industry and what it truly takes to sustain a family-owned business through decades of change. From stepping into a shop without digital equipment to navigating ownership, evolving customer demands, and industry disruption, Woodin reflects on learning by doing, embracing failure, and earning her place as a leader.

Self-Trust is the Strategy to Lead Through Change with Confidence

Women in Print Alliance recently hosted its first Quarterly Connect of 2026, an exclusive members-only leadership workshop moderated by Lisbeth Lyons Black, Director of Women in Print Alliance, featuring keynote speaker and leadership coach Kristi Duvall, founder of Kristi Duvall Coaching, LLC and creator of the “SPARK” method. This session was designed specifically for our...

Koenig & Bauer Forges Strong Relationships With Women-Owned Printing Businesses

• Koenig & Bauer’s history includes important management decisions made by Fanny Koenig, the widow of the firm’s founder Friedrich Koenig in 1833 • Female executives embrace their leadership roles to ensure that their customers and company achieve unbridled success • All industry associations have leadership groups for women to support, address, and offer formal...

The Heart Truth Every Woman Needs to Know

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, responsible for 1 in 3 deaths each year and claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Yet there’s a dangerous gap between this reality and public awareness. Women’s heart attack symptoms often differ from men’s, their risk factors are frequently overlooked, and their...

Her Imprint: Gina Danner

On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Gina Danner, CEO of NextPage, shares a candid, powerful look at what it takes to lead in the print industry as a woman — especially when the door isn’t always open. From her early days navigating a male-dominated industry to leading one of the most unique printing operations in the country, Gina reflects on grit, confidence, and the importance of becoming an expert in your craft.

Q1 Professional Development Workshop: The SPARK Method

Join us on February 19 at 2 p.m. ET for our first virtual members-only workshop of 2026! Led by Kristi Duvall, Women in Print Alliance member and executive coach, speaker, and creator of the SPARK Method, you’ll learn a practical leadership framework to successfully navigate through uncertainty, growth, acquisition, and organizational change. Rather than focusing on theory, this workshop translates lived leadership experience into practical decision-making tools participants can apply immediately.

Educator - Her Imprint Podcast: Wendy Graves

On this episode of the Her Imprint podcast, Wendy Graves, partner at Make It Happen Signage Academy, a 2025 PRINTING United Expo All Star, a Women in Print Alliance member, and an Educator in the women in print community, shares her inspiring journey from healthcare to print. Wendy dives into the value of industry training—not just for skills but for confidence—and why mentorship, especially for women navigating male-dominated sectors, is key to long-term growth.

2 Regular Guys' 2025 REGGIE Awards Open for Voting

The 13th annual 2 Regular Guys 2025 REGGIE Awards are currently open, meant to celebrate the people who make our industry shine. Women in Print Alliance is excited to announce that Lisbeth Lyons Black has been nominated for the 2025 Women’s Voice REGGIE Award! This award recognizes a person who is working hard to spotlight...

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