WOW policy and general management are the responsibility of a Steering Committee made up of representatives from all the member groups.

On an annual basis, the Steering Committee democratically elects a Leadership Circle.  WOW's current Leadership Circle includes:

Alicja Baranowska (Belgium/Poland)

Kathy Gibbons Schuck (USA)

Colm Holmes (Ireland)

Kate McElwee (Italy/USA)

Mary Ring (UK)