Women in Chemicals

Women in Chemical's interview, Ann Hennessey, Director, Industry and Product Management at ChemPoint, for Woman of the Week 10/9/2026.

This session illustrates how practicing self-compassion can enhance resilience, self-awareness, and overall growth. While the material is especially useful for women in high-pressure roles, the insights are relevant for anyone who wants to manage expectations and pursue intentional development.

Many people confuse self-criticism with motivation, but over time it can undermine confidence, resilience, and well‑being. This webinar invites you to discover how moving from self-criticism toward self-compassion can encourage personal growth, build resilience, and help individuals perform better both at work and in everyday life.

We'll discuss what self-compassion is, why it's essential for fa...

The webinar focuses on practical strategies that help participants take greater ownership of their roles, strengthen how they show up at work, and improve performance in sustainable ways. Emphasis is placed on realistic actions that can be implemented within existing responsibilities and organizational structures.

Job crafting is presented as a practical, proactive approach that enables individuals to shape their roles in ways that better align with their strengths, interests, and values—without requiring a formal job change. By making small, intentional adjustments to how work is designed and approached, professionals can increase job satisfaction, engagement, and overall ef...

Women in Chemical's interview, Courtney Neal, Account Manager at PSC Group, for Woman of the Week 9/29/2026.

Women in Chemical's interview, Aurore Nizot, Global Sales Manager – Polypropylene, Vistamaxx, Exact at ExxonMobil, for Woman of the Week 9/9/2026.

Women in Chemical's interview, Melissa Ripperger, Executive Business Partner at Tilley Distribution, for Woman of the Week 8/28/2026.

Women in Chemical's interview, Sandra Argenson, Global Controller at Wego, for Woman of the Week 7/31/2026.

Women in Chemical's interview, Jamie Alley, Plant and R&D Chemist at Ingevity, for Woman of the Week 7/29/2026.

Women in Chemical's interview, Nathalie Shahabian, Principal Director - Life Sciences at LBB Specialties, for Woman of the Week 7/2/2026. 

This panel explores what effective allyship truly looks like in practice, why it matters for both performance and culture, and how it can be sustained beyond moments of heightened attention or intent —across roles, regions, and career stages.

This panel cuts through the ambiguity to explore how allyship shows up in real decisions, real moments, and real careers. Industry leaders across the global chemical sector share candid stories and practical examples that connect allyship to stronger teams, better performance, and cultures where people feel safe to contribute and grow.

Women in Chemical's interview, Kate Nagle, STEM Education and Workforce Consultant at Coalition Outcomes, for Woman of the Week 6/26/2026. 

The session emphasizes that storytelling is not a “soft skill,” but a strategic capability that enables people to clearly communicate ideas, inspire action, and influence outcomes—regardless of title or background.  

The webinar reinforces that when storytelling is used with intention, it becomes a powerful way to elevate voices, align teams, and support more inclusive and effective leadership across the chemical industry.

 Women in Chemical's interview, Annemarie Schneider, Head of Global Key Accounts Non-Food at Jungbunzlauer, for Woman of the Week 6/10/2026. 

Women in Chemical's interview, Kayla Kordish, Procurement Manager at Henkel, for Woman of the Week 5/27/2026.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present across the chemical workplace, from commercial and supply chain roles to operations, quality, and leadership. While AI tools can improve efficiency and accelerate learning, the real advantage comes from understanding how to use them intentionally and responsibly. 

Attendees will leave with clearer understanding of AI use, a structured way to think about innovation in safety-conscious, compliance-driven environments, and actionable tips that help them leverage AI for strategic thinking that can lead to career growth.

 Women in Chemical's interview, Dafne Burgos, Senior Business Manager at Innophos, for Woman of the Week 5/14/2026. 

Women in Chemical's interview, Dinora Rosas, Direct Procurement Team Manager at Eastman, for Woman of the Week 4/22/2026. 

Women in Chemical's interviews, Tift Shepherd, Senior HR Executive and former CHRO for Woman of the Week 4/15/2026. 

Join Women in Chemicals for a dynamic virtual panel discussion, The Gift of Feedback: Turning Insight into Impact, where senior leaders from across the industry will share candid insights on how to give, receive, and act on feedback in ways that create real momentum.

Our panelists will unpack what makes feedback credible and actionable, how to deliver hard messages with clarity and care, and how to extract value from feedback even when it’s uncomfortable or imperfect.

Designed for professionals at all stages of their careers, this conversation will move beyond theory and into application. Yo...

Women in Chemical's interviews, Rose Harper, Senior Marketing Associate at Morgan Latif, for Woman of the Week 3/23/2026.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Eria Young, Supply Chain Manager at Koppers Inc. for Woman of the Week 3/10/2026. 

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Women in Chemicals hosted our annual Women in the Workplace event in partnership with McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org. The session highlights key insights from the 2025 Women in the Workplace Report—the leading study on women’s advancement and workplace realities in corporate America.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Katie Hess, Executive Director at Women in Chemicals for Woman of the Week 2/20/2026.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Johnnjalyn Gilliam Quality Director at Chemtrade for Woman of the Week 2/9/2026.

Celebrate Women in Chemicals’ Five-Year Anniversary — A Conversation with Our Co-Founders. A 60-minute virtual fireside chat as we mark five years of building a global community that champions diversity, collaboration, and stronger leadership across the chemical industry. Our co-founders, Kylie Wittl and Amelia Greene, will share insights on what we’ve accomplished together, what’s next, and how every leader—men and women—can step up as allies to drive progress.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Christine Mendoza-Frohn EVP Sales EMEA and LATAM at Covestro for Woman of the Week 2/4/2026.

On January 20th, 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 forecasts, supply chain challenges, and sustainability trends that will define the chemical industry in 2026.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Coralie Deglon, F&PA Specialist at Coalition Culture for Woman of the Week 1/26/2026.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Elizabeth Kincheloe, Account Executive at Highway Transport for Woman of the Week 1/12/2026.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Els Duffhues, Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging officer and Global Learning Director  at ICL Group for Woman of the Week 12/22/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Jessica Quearry, CFO at Suffolk for Woman of the Week 12/08/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Roseanna Bennett, Business Manager at Harcros for Woman of the Week 11/24/2025.

Women in Chemical's interviews, Julie Roberts, President, Director, Supplier Growth at Chempoint for Woman of the Week 11/10/2025.

Join Women in Chemical for a deeply meaningful panel that addresses the realities of grieving while working. This event offers insights and support for professionals who have faced personal loss while maintaining their careers. Featuring a diverse representation of experiences, including the loss of an immediate family member, child, pregnancy, or spouse, our panelists will share their journeys in an open and supportive discussion. Together, we will explore the challenges and strategies for navigating grief in the workplace, fostering a compassionate and understanding community.

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.

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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.