Women in Chemicals

On March 24, 2025, we gathered in San Antonio for an unforgettable evening at the fourth annual Women in Chemicals AFPM Cocktail Reception, hosted in partnership with Brenntag. With a packed house and incredible energy, our global community of women and allies came together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our shared mission. We’ve come a long way since we last gathered in San Antonio 12 months ago—our reception attendance grew by 120%, we sold out our first-ever conference, expanded internationally, and even welcomed our first full-time Executive Director! While challenges remain in advancing diversity and inclusion, Women in Chemicals is committed to pushing forward—creating opportunities, amplifying voices, and fostering growth in the industry. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to Brenntag for making this event possible. Let’s keep the momentum going! Be sure to mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual Conference in Chicago September 3 - 5 —we can’t wait to see you there!

Have you registered for our Global Mixer Pairing? Our Global Mixer Pairing is tailor-made for those seeking new perspectives, a global network, or meaningful connections within our community. Experience one-on-one networking via Zoom with diverse women in the chemical industry spanning over 300+ organizations. The format consists of an introduction with a presentation of the theme & suggested discussion questions, 25 minutes of 1:1 networking with a woman in our global community on Zoom, and rounded out with 15 minutes of a fireside chat relevant to the theme with special guests. Theme for April 2025: “Spring Cleaning: Making Room in Your Life for What Matters Most” Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up the space around you—it’s about refreshing your life. The theme for this event will focus on clearing out the unnecessary (whether it’s clutter, commitments, or mindsets) and making intentional space for priorities, personal growth. RSVP here for the event! https://lnkd.in/eMTWM6su

Join Us for April’s WOTW Live Featuring Kaitlyn Ray! ?? Monday, April 14th | LIVE on Zoom We’re excited to feature Kaitlyn Ray, Business Director - Base Oils and Extracts at American Refining Group, Inc., as our April Woman of the Week! Join us for an insightful conversation where Kaitlyn will share her expertise on: ? Maximizing Your Strengths – Leveraging what makes you unique for career success ? Changing College Trajectory – Preparing for post-grad life and adapting your path ? Working in Sales & Relationship Building – Key strategies for success in the field ? Addressing the Aging Workforce & Experience Gap – How to bridge generational knowledge gaps ? The Power of Mentorship – Learning from others to accelerate your growth Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Kaitlyn’s journey and gain valuable career insights! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUHDPWmr This live event is proudly sponsored by Bramhall & Co. Let’s celebrate the incredible women shaping our industry—see you there!

?? Don't miss the Women in Chemicals Conference, Sept 3-5, 2025 in Chicago,?IL! Connect, learn, empower. Tickets are selling fast! ??? Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eZujpAUF.

Do you want to live life with total self-assurance, build your confidence, and find your own gravitas? Join us to read and discuss “Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence”?by Lisa Sun in Q2 2025 to learn skills to build your own self-worth and help you succeed. In this thought-provoking and practical guide, Lisa Sun (noted fashion entrepreneur, former McKinsey & Company consultant, and founder of lifestyle brand Gravitas), has cracked the code to help women build their own self-worth on their own terms and shares the eight strengths that every woman can call upon to be confident and successful. Sun shares her own journey of self-discovery and growth and combines it with proprietary research, real-world examples, and anecdotes from other successful women who have championed their own definition of self-worth. Whatever stage of life you’re in, Gravitas offers valuable insights and strategies to help you succeed in any setting and shows you how you too can live life with total self-assurance and find your own gravitas. Sign up for Q2’s book club here:??https://lnkd.in/e_XNjvKc Link to purchase the book: https://lnkd.in/gcZnCbvR

?? Thrilled to Announce This Week’s Woman of the Week: Sneh Pandey! We are honored to spotlight Sneh Pandey, Manager of HR and Administration, Clean Air’s SBU at Johnson Matthey, as this week’s Woman of the Week! Sneh’s career journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and bold leadership. In this exclusive interview, she shares her insights on: ? Family Visions – Turning personal values into professional purpose and using her background to drive meaningful impact. ? Learnings from School to Industry Transition – Lessons from bridging the gap between academic teachings and real-world industry challenges. ? Stretch Assignments – How taking on bold, new responsibilities propelled her career and built her confidence. ? Methods to Pitch Ideas – Sneh’s approach to presenting innovative ideas with confidence and influencing decision-makers. ? Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging – Championing workplace equity and fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. A special thank you to Johnson Matthey for sponsoring this inspiring feature. ?? The full interview is available on the following platforms: ?? WIC Website: https://lnkd.in/ekxs_Wu3 ?? Vimeo: https://lnkd.in/e-ECqTDm ?? Podcast Platforms: https://lnkd.in/dKzWE4Gw ?? Want to spotlight your company as a sponsor or know someone who should be our next “WOTW”? Email us at [email protected] to get involved and celebrate the incredible women shaping our industry!

Join us for an empowering virtual webinar with April Yeager, Senior Vice President & General Manager,?Essential Ingredients, Inc., designed to equip women with the tools and techniques needed to excel in negotiations. This session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help women navigate and succeed in various negotiation scenarios, from salary discussions to business deals. Key Topics: 1. Mastering the Negotiation Process:?Understand the key stages and how to prepare effectively. 2. Building Confidence:?Learn techniques to boost self-assurance and overcome negotiation anxiety. 3. Effective Communication:?Discover strategies for clear, assertive, and persuasive communication. 4. Addressing Gender Bias:?Explore 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 is sponsored by?GreenChem Industries.

Kylie Wittl, Co-Founder and Operations Director of Women in Chemicals (WIC), contributed an opinion article to CHEManager International discussing the risks posed by cutting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives in the chemical industry. As economic pressures lead companies to scale back DE&I investments, the article highlights how these efforts are essential for fostering innovation, retaining talent, and maintaining competitiveness. Studies show that DE&I positively impacts profitability, employee retention, and workforce productivity. Despite this, corporate DE&I funding is declining, posing risks to industry progress. Women in Chemicals actively works to bridge this gap by providing mentorship, networking, and professional development resources for underrepresented groups. Kylie emphasizes that companies reducing DE&I investments may face long-term disadvantages, while those supporting organizations like WIC can strengthen their employee value proposition and industry leadership. The article ultimately advocates for continued DE&I efforts to drive success and innovation in the evolving global chemical market. To read the full article, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eXjHB8hF

? Speaker Spotlight!?? We’re delighted to reveal the first confirmed speaker for the Women in Chemicals Conference 2025, Jamie Shah! She will present "Aligning Purpose with Performance: Building a Shared Vision Across the Organization and Beyond" https://lnkd.in/etq57UzP. Sponsorship slot is OPEN - reach out to sponsor this incredible session! ? Stay tuned for more speaker announcements and agenda details. Register now to secure your spot!?https://lnkd.in/eZujpAUF

Don’t forget to join us for our final virtual gathering of Q1 to discuss rules 7-9 of “Tranquility by Tuesday” this Thursday (3/20) at 12:00 PM EST. It is never too late to join us.?Sign up for Q1’s book club here:??https://lnkd.in/ekzPWa3i Link to purchase the book: https://lnkd.in/erk3g-Ts Our Q2 book club kicks off next month with “Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence” by Lisa Sun.?Get your copy here https://lnkd.in/gcZnCbvR and stay tuned for the sign-up link.