DFW Women's Manufacturing Network

We are thrilled to welcome Crystal Brown Tatum and Jessica W. as our new Co-Presidents! Both Crystal and Jessica have had long careers in and around manufacturing. They are passionate about supporting and empowering women who work in manufacturing. Together, they will lead new initiatives to grow our services and extend our reach. We look forward to creating new programs and new ways to make an impact on the women, manufacturers, and communities whom we serve and partner with.

We are excited to announce a new event coming in the Fall of 2024! Calling all manufacturing leaders to join us for a panel discussion on the challenges facing manufacturing in DFW and various industries. We are seeking insights on critical topics such as: - Current leadership challenges in manufacturing - Top 3 reasons for turnover and strategies for mitigation - Employee Engagement for Culture Shift - Change Management Challenges and methods for Buy-In - Strategies to become an Employer of Choice - The significance of Professional Development for all levels of employees The date and location will be confirmed soon. If you are interested in being a presenter, moderator, or panelist, kindly reach out to us at [email protected]. We eagerly anticipate your involvement in what promises to be a valuable and engaging event! Marietta Montgomery, MBA Kevin Pepper

Thank you Brittany Combs for allowing us to share your career journey with our community! https://lnkd.in/g6WKQXS5

This month, we honor the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history and today. From breaking barriers to shattering glass ceilings, women have shown resilience, determination, and leadership in every field. Let's continue to uplift, support, and empower each other, not just this month, but every day. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equal world for all. Here's to the trailblazers, the changemakers, and the everyday heroes. Happy Women's History Month! ???? #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #CelebrateWomen

Happy International Women's Day to all the women in the world. Today is a great day to look back and recognize some of the women who have been a part of and helped grow our group since our inception in 2020! Our original founders of the group: Emily Ackerman Hannah McPhaul Shirley Staten LoAnn Burt Erica Lappo Olia Bosovik Our Spotlight Leaders Dani Cook Barrows, MBA Teresa Colpaert Mary Day Tammi Carter Marietta Montgomery, MBA Brittany Combs Our Volunteer Mentors Nina Novichkova Jessica Rivera Marietta Montgomery, MBA And many others who have supported us throughout the years. We salute you!

The DFW Women's Manufacturing Network is proud to present Nina Novichkova from our Mentorship Program. Nina has been working for over 17 years with top executives of large organizations internationally, providing different HR solutions to increase value. She started her career in HR consulting (Kelly Services, Adecco) where she had an opportunity to work with organizations from different industries (FMCG, pharma, retail, automotive, and others). Then, she moved to the medical device industry (Alcon) as an HR Business Partner.?She is a TEDx Speaker and the author of articles on leadership and management. Nina is passionate about talent, organizational development, and Bitcoin. Nina volunteers as a mentor, offering her wisdom and insight to those seeking advice. View her profile on our website and reach out to us to request a phone meeting with Nina. https://lnkd.in/gqdcauS5 Marietta Montgomery, MBA Lena Chambers

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson (born in 1946) was the first black woman to earn a doctorate from MIT in Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics, the first black female president of a major technological institute and went on to become the first black woman appointed chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.? ? Born in Washington, DC, earned her BS degree in 1968.?Her PhD was in Nuclear Physics, which she earned in 1973.?She is noted as one of the leading global pioneers in science. ? Jackson utilized her extensive knowledge of theoretical physics to foster breakthroughs in telecommunications research.?Her research led to inventions such as the portable fax machine, touch-tone telephone, solar cells, fiber optic cables, called ID and call waiting. ? Jackson received awards for the years 1976 and 1981 as one of the Outstanding Young Women of America. She was inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame in 1998 for "her significant contributions as a distinguished scientist and advocate for education, science, and public policy.” She received a?Candace Award?for Technology from the?National Coalition of 100 Black Women?in 1982. In 2001, she received the?Richtmyer Memorial Award?given annually by the?American Association of Physics Teachers. She has also received 53 honorary doctorate degrees. In spring 2007, she was awarded the?Vannevar Bush Award?for "a lifetime of achievements in scientific research, education and senior statesman-like contributions to public policy". Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson and her husband were named to the inaugural class of the Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame in 2019. In 2021, she was the recipient of the?Hans Christian Oersted Medal?from the?American Association of Physics Teachers.?Also in 2021, she received, from the?UC Berkeley?Academic Senate, the?Clark Kerr Award?for distinguished leadership in higher education. Today, Jackson serves on the boards of major corporations that include FedEx and IBM.

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson (born in 1946) was the first black woman to earn a doctorate from MIT in Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics, the first black female president of a major technological institute and went on to become the first black woman appointed chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.? ? Born in Washington, DC, earned her BS degree in 1968.?Her PhD was in Nuclear Physics, which she earned in 1973.?She is noted as one of the leading global pioneers in science. ? Jackson utilized her extensive knowledge of theoretical physics to foster breakthroughs in telecommunications research.?Her research led to inventions such as the portable fax machine, touch-tone telephone, solar cells, fiber optic cables, called ID and call waiting. ? Jackson received awards for the years 1976 and 1981 as one of the Outstanding Young Women of America. She was inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame in 1998 for "her significant contributions as a distinguished scientist and advocate for education, science, and public policy.” She received a?Candace Award?for Technology from the?National Coalition of 100 Black Women?in 1982. In 2001, she received the?Richtmyer Memorial Award?given annually by the?American Association of Physics Teachers. She has also received 53 honorary doctorate degrees. In spring 2007, she was awarded the?Vannevar Bush Award?for "a lifetime of achievements in scientific research, education and senior statesman-like contributions to public policy". Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson and her husband were named to the inaugural class of the Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame in 2019. In 2021, she was the recipient of the?Hans Christian Oersted Medal?from the?American Association of Physics Teachers.?Also in 2021, she received, from the?UC Berkeley?Academic Senate, the?Clark Kerr Award?for distinguished leadership in higher education. Today, Jackson serves on the boards of major corporations that include FedEx and IBM.

Lisa Gelobter?(born 1971) is a computer scientist, technologist and chief executive. She was the Chief Digital Service Officer for the?United States Department of Education. ?She graduated from Brown University in 2011 with a computer science degree with a concentration in artificial intelligence and machine learning. As a computer scientist, Gelobter contributed to internet technologies that support online streaming and gaming. Her innovations are used by billions and include the animation tools necessary for the GIFs that liven up text messages and online chats. In her early career, Gelobter was the Director of Program Management at?Macromedia?During her time there, she invented?Shockwave, a multimedia platform that laid the foundation for the modern web.?After that she held several executive level positions at companies like The Feedroom, Comet Systems, Brightcove, Joost Technologies, and NBC Universal, which lead to her senior management position for the launch of?Hulu.?From there Gelobter spent several years as the Chief Digital Officer for?BET Networks. In 2016, Gelobter founded and took on the role of Chief Executive Officer of tEQuitable, a start-up that provides an independent and confidential platform to address issues of bias, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace. ?She raised more than $2 million for tEQuitable, becoming one of the only thirty-four Black women to ever raise $1 million or more in venture capital.?She continues this work today. ? She is also a former member of the New York Urban League STEM Advisory Board and was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People.

Patricia E. Bath, born in 1949, an ophthalmologist and laser scientist, was an innovative research scientist and advocate for blindness prevention, treatment, and cure. Her accomplishments include the invention of a new device and technique for cataract surgery known as laserphaco (a method to remove cataracts), the creation of a new discipline known as "community ophthalmology," and appointment as the first woman chair of ophthalmology in the United States, at Drew-UCLA in 1983.?Dr. Bath was able to recover the sight of several individuals who had been blind for over 30 years. After excelling in her studies in high school and university and earning awards for scientific research as early as age sixteen, Dr. Bath embarked on a career in medicine. She received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., interned at Harlem Hospital from 1968 to 1969, and completed a fellowship in ophthalmology at Columbia University from 1969 to 1970. Following her internship, Dr. Bath completed her training at New York University between 1970 and 1973, where she was the first African American resident in ophthalmology. Bath was also instrumental in bringing ophthalmic surgical services to Harlem Hospital's Eye Clinic, which did not perform eye surgery in 1968. She persuaded her professors at Columbia to operate on blind patients for free, and she volunteered as an assistant surgeon. The first major eye operation at Harlem Hospital was performed in 1970 as a result of her efforts. In 1977, she and three other colleagues founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness, an organization whose mission is to protect, preserve, and restore the gift of sight. The AIPB is based on the principle that eyesight is a basic human right and that primary eye care must be made available to all people, everywhere, regardless of their economic status. She passed away at the age of 70 in 2019, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of innovation and compassion.