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Women in Chemical's interviews, Brenda Kelly, President, Materials Technologies at Grace for Woman of the Week 10/27/2025.

In partnership with Clariant, Women in Chemical proudly hosted a Leading & Communicating Across Borders webinar with Shauna Moran, Founder, Shauna Moran Coaching. In today's global work environment, leading and communicating across borders present unique challenges, especially for remote and hybrid teams. This interactive workshop offered practical strategies for managing teams spread across different time zones and cultural backgrounds. Participants learned best practices for effective communication, fostering team cohesion and navigating cultural differences.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the challenges and opportunities of leading across borders.
• Best practices for communication in remote and hybrid teams.
• Strategies for managing time zone differences and maintaining alignment.
• Tools to respect and navigate cultural differences.
• Steps to enhance collaboration and trust in global teams.

This webinar was sponsored by Clariant.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Vera-Maria Pitot, Commercial Excellence Leader at LyondellBasell for Woman of the Week 10/13/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Alessandra Pradella, Financial Controller at Wego for Woman of the Week 9/29/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Sanja Magdeburg, Vice President Supply Chain EMEA Brenntag Specialties at Brenntag for Woman of the Week 9/08/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Debora Costa, Vice President, EHS at Bakelite for Woman of the Week 8/25/2025.

Join Women in Chemical for an empowering webinar that explores the transformative power of saying "no." Discover how setting boundaries can propel your career forward, enhance your work-life balance, and lead to more fulfilling "yes" moments. This session will provide practical strategies for confidently saying no, understanding its importance, and leveraging it to achieve your professional and personal goals. We'll delve into why women often struggle with saying no and how embracing this skill can be a game-changer.

Key Takeaways:

1. Empowerment Through Boundaries: Understand the importance of saying no to maintain healthy boundaries, prevent burnout, and prioritize well-being.
2. Strategic Career Advancement: Learn how saying no can help focus on high-impact tasks, leading to better performance and career progression.
3. Enhanced Work-Life Balance: Discover how setting boundaries contributes to a balanced and fulfilling life, ensuring time for personal interests and relaxation.
4. Confident Decision-Making: Build confidence in making intentional choices that align with your values and goals, leading to more meaningful and rewarding "yes" moments.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Sasha Calder, Founder at Resilience for Woman of the Week 8/11/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Mihaela Iordanova, Regional Sales Manager at Jungbunzlauer for Woman of the Week 7/28/2025.

An engaging virtual panel event centered around the concept of a growth mindset. This transformative session is designed to empower you to cultivate a growth mindset and elevate your perspective, drawing on the insights and experiences of leading professionals who have successfully harnessed this powerful approach.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Sandeep Kaur, Sales Engineer at Henkel for Woman of the Week 7/14/2025.

Join Women in Chemicals and CEW for a panel on strategic networking and building authentic, lasting connections. Learn how to intentionally grow a well-rounded network, identify key mentors and sponsors, and overcome challenges like time constraints and self-doubt. Our experts will share tips on maintaining relationships over time and leveraging your network for career growth. Walk away with actionable insights to build, sustain, and activate a powerful professional network. 

Women in Chemical's interviews, Karen Winkowski, Vice President - Innovation at Innophos for Woman of the Week 6/23/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Pooja Aggarwal, Conference Marketing Coordinator at Women in Chemicals for Woman of the Week 6/9/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Rashda Khan, Senior Director of Product Innovation at Barentz for Woman of the Week 5/26/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Val Mosher, Senior Manager, Program Management at Univar Solutions for Woman of the Week 5/12/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Kaitlyn Ray, Business Director - Base Oils and Extracts at American Refining Group, Inc. for Woman of the Week 4/28/2025.

We hosted an empowering virtual webinar led by April Yeager, Senior Vice President & General Manager at Essential Ingredients, designed to equip women with the tools and techniques needed to excel in negotiations. This session provided valuable insights and practical strategies to help women navigate and succeed in various negotiation scenarios, from salary discussions to business deals.

Key Topics discussed:

1. Mastering the Negotiation Process: Understanding the key stages and how to prepare effectively.
2. Building Confidence: Learning techniques to boost self-assurance and overcome negotiation anxiety.
3. Effective Communication: Discovering strategies for clear, assertive, and persuasive communication.
4. Addressing Gender Bias: Exploring ways to handle and overcome gender-related challenges in negotiations.

This webinar is ideal for women at all career stages who want to enhance their negotiation skills and achieve better outcomes in their professional and personal lives.

This event was sponsored by GreenChem.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Suzie Douglas, Regional Manufacturing Manager at Chemtrade for Woman of the Week 4/14/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews Sneh Pandey, Manager of HR and Administration, Clean Air’s SBU at Johnson Matthey for Woman of the Week 3/24/2025.

We celebrated International Women's Day by delving into the findings of the Women in the Workplace 2025 report by McKinsey & Company, in partnership with LeanIn.Org. This landmark study, now in its tenth year, provided a comprehensive analysis of the progress and challenges faced by women in corporate America. 

You can read the report here.

Following the presentation of reported results, Christine Johnson of McKinsey & Company, facilitated an insightful panel discussion with distinguished women in the industry:

• Tatiana Berardinelli, Chief Human Resources Officer at Clariant
• Alison Jones, Chief Strategy Officer at ICIS
• Michelle Wu, Chief Digital Data & Technology Officer at Brenntag
• The panel discussion was moderated by Christine Johnson, Partner at Global management consulting | McKinsey & Company

This event was sponsored by Clariant.

Women in Chemical's interviews Linda Armitage, NA Business and Product Manager at Arkema for Woman of the Week 3/10/2025.

On February 18th, Women in Chemicals celebrated its four-year anniversary during a fireside chat with your co-founders, Kylie Wittl & Amelia Greene. We chatted about what was accomplished in our fourth year, key updates and current and future programs.

In the engaging discussion, we welcomed insights and Q/A from our growing leadership team:

🌟 Christine Grybos  - Takeaways from Women in Chemicals Conference 2024

🤝 Sara Manganelli - Experiences from the Leadership Offsite 

💡Kasia Jankowska - Perspective on the Mentorship Program

🙋🏽‍♀️ Pooja Aggarwal, Stephanie Folkmire, Jessica Quearry, Linda Madden, Sandeep Kaur & Vera-Maria Pitot - Q/A

🚀 Amber Thichangchong - A Look at 2025 and Beyond

This event was sponsored by TRiiSO.

Women in Chemical's interviews Melissa Rus, Vice President at Garland Industries, Inc for Woman of the Week 2/24/2025.

On January 30th, Women in Chemicals started off the new year with a chemical markets outlook! Watch this recorded presentation on the current state of the chemical industry from the team at ICIS (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services), State of the Industry with ICIS, to get insights on the economic outlook, sustainability & circularity initiatives & trends, supply/demand imbalances, and other major supply chain trends for 2025. 

Panelists included: 

• Kevin Swift - Senior Economist, Global Chemicals
• Alex Lidback - Vice President, Head of Chemical Analytics
• Corbin Olson - Senior Analyst/Researcher, Plastics Recycling
• Joshua Dill - Analyst, Plastics Recycling

This event was sponsored by Chemformation.

Click HERE to download the slides from this event.

Women in Chemical's interviews Claire Brendel, Senior Operations Manager at Twin Rivers Technologies for Woman of the Week 2/10/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews Kaoni Rhodes, Director of Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment at Brenntag for Woman of the Week 1/27/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews Amber Thichangthong, Executive Director at Women in Chemicals for Woman of the Week 1/13/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews Danielle Wisecup, Customer Experience and Logistics Manager at Coalition Culture for Woman of the Week 12/23/2024.

Women in Chemical's interviews Nikisha Horn, Director of Product Development at Solo Laboratories, Inc, for Woman of the Week 12/9/2024.

Women in Chemical's interviews Haley Beste, Safety Manager at Harcros, for Woman of the Week 11/25/2024.

Discover the secrets of Executive Presence in our upcoming webinar! This session is all about boosting your personal impact. Expect to walk away with practical tips on making a strong impression.

Learn how to stand out professionally with just three key elements:

• How you carry yourself (Gravitas)
• How you speak (Communication) 
• How you look (Appearance)

Gravitas is the game-changer, communication is your power tool, and appearance is the finishing touch.

Women in Chemical's interviews Sofia Edwards, Key Account Manager at Nouryon, for Woman of the Week 11/11/2024.

An enlightening virtual event, “Embrace Balance,” where we delve into practical self-care and learn to set clear expectations. This event is designed to equip you with the tools and insights necessary to cultivate a harmonious life, both personally and professionally.

It’s the perfect season to reflect and set intentions for a better you. As we bid farewell to this year, seize the chance to nurture your well-being and enter the new year with a fresh mindset. 

Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve work-life balance, or simply invest in your mental health, this event is tailored to meet you where you are on your self-care journey.

Women in Chemical's interviews Ana Taborda, Senior Account Executive at Wego Chemical, for Woman of the Week 10/21/2024.

Women in Chemical's interviews Nicky Burbidge, VP/GM Fine Chemical Products  at Thermo Fisher Scientific, for Woman of the Week 10/07/2024.

Women in Chemical's interviews Simone Hain, Sr. Technology Manager, Operation at Grace, for Woman of the Week 09/23/2024.

An engaging webinar dives into the subconscious prejudices that shape our views and actions. We all have biases. This course will equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify and mitigate them so we can promote fairness in all aspects of our lives. 

Grab this opportunity to make real change, focusing on your own development and helping society move forward. Let’s discover together how to steer the influences within us with clear intent & purpose. 

Women in Chemical's interviews Vera Stoeva, Chief Operating Officer at SOCMA, for Woman of the Week 09/2/2024.

Women in Chemical's interviews Kumud Goyal, Business Leader in the Chemicals & Materials Space, for Woman of the Week 08/26/2024.

In today’s diverse workforce, generational diversity is more pronounced than ever. People & Organizations that recognize and leverage the strengths of each generation gain a significant competitive advantage. In this enlightening panel discussion, where we celebrate and honor the distinctive contributions of every generation. By doing so, we cultivate a forward-looking, harmonious workplace that thrives on diversity.

Panelists Include:

• Laura Boninsegni – VP, FP&R and Regional Finance Leader, Bakelite Synthetics
• Kayla Kordish – Purchasing Expert – Project KAM, Henkel
• Robin Becker – Sr Distribution Manager, Jungbunzlauer

This event will be moderated by Julie Cava, Sr Sales Representative, Stepan Company.

Women in Chemical's interviews Tanaisha Pennix,  Technical Sales Leader - Beauty and Personal Care, Vantage, for Woman of the Week 08/12/2024.

Women in Chemical's interviews Kimberly Goodwin, Account Manager, Bakelite, for Woman of the Week 07/22/2024.

Women in Chemical's interviews Ariona Smith, R&D Technical Project Manager II, Bath & Body Works, for Woman of the Week 07/08/2024.

Women in Chemical's interviews Terry Lee-smith, SVP, Operations, LBB Specialties, for Woman of the Week 06/24/2024.

Discover the transformative impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in this webinar, featuring Camille Goleb, Program Manager, Inclusion & Diversity at Koppers.  Join us as we delve into the essence of diversity and inclusion, dispel common misconceptions, and underscore the immense value of fostering an inclusive workplace.

Women in Chemical's interviews Lori Ana Valentin, Founder, Radiant Journey, for Woman of the Week 06/10/2024.

Women in Chemical's interviews Stephanie Folkmire, Process Engineer, Koppers, for Woman of the Week 05/27/2024.

"Self Advocacy: A Guide to Getting What You Want & Need".  Self-advocacy isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Practicing self-advocacy allows you to recognize your worth, assert your value, and navigate your career and personal journey with confidence. By advocating for yourself, you create a positive impact on your career, organization, and personal well-being.  

We've partnered with Dow to produce this empowering panel discussion that promises to be a turning point in how you view and practice self-advocacy in both personal and professional realms. This event is more than a conversation; it's a call to action for women in the chemical industry to embrace their power, advocate for their needs, and redefine what it means to be a leader.

Participants will leave the panel with the practical tools, newfound confidence, and a strategic mindset, ready to conquer professional challenges and achieve remarkable outcomes. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity for personal and professional growth! 

Panelists include:

• Margherita Fontana – Commercial Director, DOW EMEAI 
• Lucy Kallin – Executive Director EMEA, Catalyst 
• Damla Alışan– CEO at Alışan Logistic  
• Morgan Dart - Production Manager, Caprolactam Technology at BASF

This event was moderated by Amelia Greene - Global Product Manager at Wego Chemical Group and Executive Director of Women in Chemicals.

Remember, self-advocacy isn’t just about you—it’s about creating positive change and redefining leadership.

This event was sponsored by Univar Solutions.

Women in Chemical's interviews Dahlia Haynes, Sr. Manager, International Registration and Regulatory Compliance Expert, SC Johnson, for Woman of the Week 05/06/2024.