WPF Women’s Committee

Transforming the Poker industry through the rise of women

16 to 18 October 2026 Save the Date WPF Ladies Weekend 2026

About the Committee

The WPF Women’s Committee is dedicated to advancing the role of women in poker, both at the tables and across the industry. Through initiatives, events, and educational programs, the committee empowers female players and professionals, fosters inclusivity, and creates opportunities for women to thrive in competitive, professional, and social aspects of poker.

Empowerment

Supporting women to develop their skills, confidence, and leadership both at the tables and in the wider poker industry.

Inclusivity

Fostering a welcoming environment where all women, regardless of background, experience, or role in poker, feel included and respected.

Community

Strengthening connections among women in poker, creating opportunities for collaboration, networking, and mentorship.

Excellence

Striving for the highest standards in all our initiatives, events, and industry contributions worldwide.

Integrity

Acting with honesty, transparency, and respect in all interactions, competitions, and professional environments.

Celebration

Recognizing and amplifying women’s achievements, promoting visibility and representation on the global poker stage.

Luana Borges, President of the WPF Women’s Committee

Together, we rise in poker

“Our mission is about much more than today. With the Women’s Committee, we are laying the foundation for a new generation of women in poker: players, leaders, and professionals who will take this game and this industry even further. That is the true power of what we are building together.”

Luana Borges · Committee’s President

The Women Behind the Committee

Meet the Team

Committee’s Board Members

Luana Borges, President of the WPF Women's Committee
Luana Borges President Meet Luana
Karina Bupp, Vice President of the WPF Women's Committee
Karina Bupp Vice President Meet Karina
Lupe Soto, Director of Development of the WPF Women's Committee
Lupe Soto Director of Development Meet Lupe
Maureen Bloechlinger, Head of Europe of the WPF Women's Committee
Maureen Bloechlinger Head of Europe Meet Maureen
Kathy Yeung, Head of Asia of the WPF Women's Committee
Kathy Yeung Head of Asia Meet Kathy
Lauriê Tournier, World Ambassador of the WPF Women's Committee
Lauriê Tournier World Ambassador Meet Lauriê
Carolina Bueno, Head of Community of the WPF Women's Committee
Carolina Bueno Head of Community Meet Carolina
Regina Cassab, Head of Latam of the WPF Women's Committee
Regina Cassab Head of Latam Meet Regina
Meet the Board

Country Representatives

Tosin Malik, Nigeria's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Tosin Malik Nigeria Meet Tosin
Beth Silva, Brasil's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Beth Silva Brasil Meet Beth
Serina Liu, Taiwan's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Serina Liu Taiwan Meet Serina
Gelca Gutiérrez, Colombia's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Gelca Gutiérrez Colombia Meet Gelca
Mariya Arabadzhieva-Todorova, Bulgaria's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Mariya Arabadzhieva-Todorova Bulgaria Meet Mariya
Tariro Vanderlinden, South Africa's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Tariro Vanderlinden South Africa Meet Tariro
Isabelle Verjans, Belgium's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Isabelle Verjans Belgium Meet Isabelle
Meet the Representatives

From October 24 to 26, 2025, the WPF Women’s Committee presented the inaugural WPF Ladies Weekend, the first simultaneous women’s poker event in history.

15+ Cities
3 Days
1 Goal
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