Coralie Deglon is an FP&A Manager at Coalition Culture with a career shaped by curiosity, courage, and global experience. After leaving France at twenty-one without a fixed plan, she built a fifteen-plus-year career across four continents by bridging finance and operations, leading through influence, and helping teams find clarity through data. Her journey offers powerful lessons on leadership, confidence, and growth.

Elizabeth Kincheloe, Account Executive at Highway Transport, brings a thoughtful and resilient voice to the chemicals and logistics industry. Her career path is anything but traditional, as she has moved from nursing into logistics and ultimately into chemical bulk transportation. Through persistence, strong relationships, and a commitment to growth, Elizabeth has built a career grounded in adaptability while actively supporting women across the industry.

Els Duffhues is the Global Learning Director and Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer at ICL Group. Known for her quiet determination rather than seeking the spotlight, Els has built a career centered on making meaningful change, both for individuals and organizations. With an academic background spanning psychology, sociology, law, and economics, she brings a deeply human lens to leadership, learning, and inclusion, guided by a simple but powerful goal: to make the world better for everyone.

In this month’s Women in Chemicals member spotlight, we’re proud to feature Jessica Quearry, CFO of Suffolk Sales & Service Corporation and the Finance Chair for Women in Chemicals. Jessica’s path to leadership blends Big 4 experience, deep-rooted family legacy, and a people-first approach to navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry. Her story reflects resilience, intentionality, and the power of leading with empathy.

Roseanna Bennett’s professional journey is one shaped by curiosity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to people. As the oldest of eight children growing up on a crop farm in rural Kansas, Roseanna learned early what it meant to be responsible, responsive, and deeply connected to the needs of others. Those foundational values carried her through a career that spans interior design, hospitality, and now chemical manufacturing, where she serves as a Business Manager at Harcros. Her path is anything but linear, yet every turn reveals her natural ability to lead, adapt, and support the people around her. Today, she is known for her grounded leadership style, her strength in navigating transitions, and her belief in building relationships that empower others to grow.

Julie Roberts’ career in the chemical industry is a story of adaptability, curiosity, and courage to evolve. With over two decades of experience in sales and distribution, she has built a career defined by transformation, both personal and professional. As Global Director of Supplier Growth at ChemPoint, Julie leads with a passion for innovation, mentorship, and intentional living that inspires everyone around her.

Brenda Kelly, President of Materials Technologies at W.R. Grace, has built an inspiring career defined by adaptability, integrity, and a fearless embrace of change. From her early days as an intern in the chemical industry to leading global teams at one of the most respected names in materials science, Brenda’s journey reflects a deep commitment to growth—both personal and professional. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, lifelong learning, and leading with authenticity.

This week, we’re proud to feature Vera-Maria Pitot, a global commercial leader whose career has spanned Europe, Africa, Asia, and the U.S. With over 16 years of experience in business development, sales, and commercial excellence, Vera has built her career on curiosity, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives. 

Currently serving as Commercial Excellence Leader at LyondellBasell and Sponsorship Chair for Women in Chemicals, Vera’s story is one of continuous learning and global exploration. Her approach to leadership blends cultural understanding, empathy, and the ability to adapt — qualities that have shaped her into a thoughtful and transformative leader.

Alessandra Pradella’s career is defined by resilience, adaptability, and determination. Currently serving as Financial Controller for Latam South at Wego Chemical, she has navigated a unique path from biology to accounting while overcoming personal challenges and inspiring others along the way.

This week, we’re proud to feature Sanja Magdeburg, Vice President of Supply Chain EMEA for Brenntag Specialties. With a career spanning commercial leadership, supply chain transformation, and industry advocacy, Sanja’s journey highlights the power of self-awareness, curiosity, and courage in taking ownership of complex challenges.

Debora Costa’s career journey is a testament to curiosity, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Now serving as Vice President, EHS at Bakelite, she has built her career by embracing hands-on problem-solving, prioritizing safety, and leading with authenticity. From her early days in research and development (R&D) to her role as a global leader in operations and manufacturing, Debora’s story highlights the value of practical experience, mentorship, and balance.

Sasha Calder is the Founder of Resilience, a strategic advisory firm that helps executives, investors, and founders navigate operational risk, growth strategy, and long-range value creation. With a background in finance, anthropology, and complex systems, Sasha operates where most leaders need the most clarity: in the intersection of risk, execution, and high-stakes decision-making..