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Generation Female Past Events & Resources
Building Capabilities Through Goal Setting (Ft. George Koehnke)
On April 18th, Women in Chemicals partnered with George Koehnke to present Building Capabilities Through Goal Setting. In this transformative webinar, participants will explore the integration of Adult Learning and Growth Mindset principles, gaining practical insights into setting and achieving challenging objectives.
Women In The Workplace Webinar (Ft. McKinsey)
On March 8th, Women in Chemicals celebrated International Women’s Day with the Women In The Workplace Webinar, featuring Christine Johnson and Kun Lueck from McKinsey & Company.
Conversation with Your Co-Founders
On February 15th, Women in Chemicals celebrated our three-year anniversary with a fireside chat with your co-founders, Amelia Greene and Kylie Wittl.
Women in Chemicals' State of the Industry 2024 (Presented by ICIS)
The Women in Chemicals community were joined by the team at ICIS (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services). for a presentation on the current state of the chemical industry from the team at ICIS including insights on the economic outlook, current trends and expectations for commodity markets, supply chain challenges, sustainability, and the importance of diversity and inclusion within the industry.
Money Matters Series - Know Your Worth
Ft. Ali Bach & Tressia Marino
Members of the Women in Chemicals community are joined by Ali Bach and Tressia Marino as we kick-off the third webinar in a series of webinars, Money Matters. During this session, our speakers dive into the ‘how’ of investment.
Navigating Career Plateaus & Pivots
Feeling stuck in your current role or navigating an unexpected career change? It can be challenging given the current macro environment we’ve all been facing this year. This has left many professionals seeking guidance and support on how to steer their careers in the right direction. This panel focused on learnings, advice and tactics to help people make career decisions and achieve their goals.
Foundations of Mentorship
Ft. Hannah Frey
On September 21, Women in Chemicals, in collaboration with Hannah Frey, Chief of Staff to IBM Americas General Manager, hosted an enlightening webinar titled "Foundations of Mentorship." The event brought together individuals from our community, all eager to delve into the world of mentorship and its profound impact on personal and professional growth. The webinar served as a platform for individuals to gain profound insights into the power of mentorship and how it can shape careers and personal growth. Attendees left the event inspired and equipped with practical strategies to foster successful mentor-mentee relationships in their professional journeys. Women in Chemicals looks forward to continuing to empower individuals in the chemicals industry through events like these and upcoming events including Women in Chemicals’ upcoming mentor program launch.
Value of Mentorship
In a quest to illuminate the transformative power of mentorship, Women In Chemicals hosted an enlightening panel discussion. The event brought together an audience eager to delve into the world of mentorship, featuring esteemed panelists who shared their invaluable insights on the subject.
Freezing the Biological Clock: Fertility Options for Women
Ft. Dr. Edward Nejat
This webinar aimed to empower women with information about egg freezing and reproductive options. We featured Dr. Edward Nejat, a renowned fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist.
Money Matters Series - Intro to Investing
Ft. Ali Bach & Tressia Marino
On July 13th, members of the Women in Chemicals community were joined by Ali Bach and Tressia Marino as we kicked-off the second webinar in a series of webinars, Money Matters. During this session, our speakers focused on the fundamentals to investing.
What’s Wrong With Being Confident?
Ft. Rita Kakati-Shah
Rita shared her award-winning tips and techniques, equipping attendees with invaluable insights to cultivate the confidence necessary for success in the workplace and beyond. With her expertise and guidance, participants discovered the transformative power of questioning the masses and making bold suggestions.
Money Matters Series: How To Review & Interpret Company Earnings Statements
Ft. Brett Caroselli
On May 24th, members of the Women in Chemicals community were joined by Brett Caroselli as we kicked-off the the first in a series of webinars, Money Matters. During this interactive event, listeners gained insight on how to interpret company earnings statements.
Women in Sustainability
On April 20th, members of the Women in Chemicals community were joined by a panel of industry leaders as we discuss the chemical industry’s role in sustainability, heard about what companies are doing to further their initiatives, and discussed how to debunk the bias that is often placed on the chemical industry when it comes to sustainability.
Women in the Workplace
Presented by McKinsey & Company
On March 8th, members of the Women in Chemicals community were joined by the team at McKinsey & Company for a presentation on their Women in the Workplace report, a newly launched innovation survey focusing specifically on the chemical industry. Following the webinar, attendees participated in facilitated breakout sessions to further reflect and discuss the data presented and what they could do to drive change.
2nd Annual: Conversation with your Co-Founders
During our Conversation with your Co-Founders event, we shared the milestones from Women in Chemical's second year, introduced our new Leadership team, and had a Q&A session that allowed the community to learn about the Co-Founders, Amelia Greene & Kylie Wittl. We also took a look into the future to see what Women in Chemicals has planned through 2026. Some major milestones over the past two years include:
State Of The Industry 2023
Presented by ICIS
On January 12th, 250+ members of the Women in Chemicals community were joined by the team at ICIS for a presentation on the current state of the chemical industry from the team at ICIS including insights on the economic outlook, current trends and expectations for commodity markets, supply chain challenges, sustainability, and the importance of diversity and inclusion within the industry.
Fireside Chat with Bonnie Garmus, Author of “Lessons in Chemistry”
Women in Chemicals had the pleasure of hosting Bonnie Garmus, Author of Lessons in Chemistry on November 15th. Her best selling novel follows the story of Elizaeth Zott, a brilliant chemist who is forced to become a TV Chef when she finds herself a young, single mother. Our interview with Bonnie spans many themes, including:
Raising Children While Working
It was an honor for Women in Chemicals to have had the opportunity to hear from three terrific women in our community about their journeys in raising children while working. We started our panel discussion with hearing from each of our panelist about her family, her career, and the overlap of the two when it was time to start a family.
Building Your Mental Health Toolkit
WIC had the opportunity to learn from Candice Heidebrecht on World Mental Health Day 2022. We learned from Candice the keys to maintaining ourselves and the relationships that we hold with others. Additionally, we discussed steps that we can take to properly respond to biases both in larger group settings and one on one.
Working through Pregnancy and Birth
It is an honor for Women in Chemicals to have had the opportunity to hear from four terrific women in our community about their journeys in working through pregnancy and birth. We started our panel discussion learning from each panelist their family planning processes, each sharing their unique stories. We talked about if there ever truly is a right time to have children, and the way that their priorities are constantly changing since finding out about their pregnancies (Alexandra is currently expecting!) or since having children.
Resources
Please find some of the resources and recommendations compiled through our efforts at Women in Chemicals. Reach out if you have any other suggestions that can facilitate our mission to empower and create opportunities for women.