the Only Woman in the Room

Episode 7 of our podcast interview series with exceptional female technical leaders is a spotlight on Patricia Downing.?Pat is an engineer with over 42 years of experience in design, construction, startup and operational setup in mining, airport, power, and communication systems projects, both national and international, commercial and government. Her experience is rooted in hands-on experience in all facets of project implementation – from business case identification, planning, and permitting through to project closeout. Pat held a variety of roles in her career leading to her current role as a VP of at Antofagasta Minerals based in Santiago, Chile responsible for delivering the $4.4B Centinela Project.? Pat proves it is possible to 'have it all'...but it is not always easy. Listen in to hear about Pat’s career experiences and what she learned along the way while managing a family and a demanding career in a very male-dominated industry. You can find this episode, and previous episodes, by searching for 'The Only Woman in the Room' on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. The most recent episodes are also on our website at https://owrvoices.com Please subscribe to be notified about future episodes. Tina Darakjian Karen Moffitt #leadership #womeninmining #representationmatters #onlywomanintheroom #womeninleadership

Episode 6 of our podcast interview series with exceptional female technical leaders is a spotlight on D. Jean Hutchinson, a Professor in Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen's University in Ontario Canada, and a Fellow of both the Canadian Academy of Engineering | L’Académie canadienne du génie and the Engineering Institute of Canada. A Geological Engineer by training, Jean practiced as an engineer for several years before joining the University of Waterloo as a Faculty member in 1997 and then moving to Queen’s University in 2001. Jean specializes in rock engineering and engineering geology, site characterisation and risk management for mining and transportation infrastructure, with a focus on slope instability and landslide hazards, and novel monitoring techniques. In addition to research, Dr. Hutchinson also serves as an expert reviewer and has volunteer roles with a number of learned societies including as the President of the Canadian Foundation for Geotechnique and Vice Chair of the Engineering Geology Group of the Transportation Research Board (US). She recently completed a 4 year term as Vice President, North America for the IAEG, and is currently a member of the IAEG President’s Advisory Board. Dr. Hutchinson has received a number of awards, including the Glossop Medal (UK) in 2019, the Canadian Pacific Railway Medal (Canada) in 2017, the Robert Schuster Medal (Canada / US) in 2016, the John B. Stirling medal from the Engineering Institute of Canada (2024) and was awarded the 2024 Trailblazer award from Women in Mining Canada.?In recognition of her contributions to engineering research and practice, Dr. Hutchinson was elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (2020) and the Engineering Institute of Canada (2011).?? Don’t miss this insightful discussion with a true trailblazer who not only leads the way in her technical field, she also leads the way on EDI initiatives to level the playing field for all. ?In this episode, Jean talks about the role that gender has played in shaping her career, where she sees progress is still needed, and thoughts on how to continue to promote and encourage truly equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environments.? You can listen to this podcast episode from our website (www.owrvoices.com) or find it on Spotify or Apple podcasts. #leadership #womeninmining #RepresentationMatters #MicroMentoring #NoBusinessCasefortheStatusQuo

Happy International Women’s Day!!!! Tina and I are honoured to have this platform to share interesting and insightful conversations with trailblazing women leaders. Watch this space for a series of new podcast episodes that will start rolling out soon. Karen Moffitt Tina Darakjian #iwd2024 #womeninmining #womeninengineering