There are many words to describe 2020 Influential Women in Manufacturing honoree Amy Grace. Passionate, innovative, and analytical come to mind, as does the word propulsion, which is defined as the action of pushing forward. To anyone else, the word may seem out of sorts, but for Amy, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in aerospace... Read More
Everyone who meets and interacts with Meghan West, president of CNC Software Inc., is struck by her warmth, intelligence, and directness. According to the person who nominated her for the 2020 Influential Women in Manufacturing award, Meghan has created a culture within the CAD/CAM software company that feels like family and where every member is... Read More
Described by colleagues as a “sponge,” Helen Kane of Advanced Energy Industries, is constantly learning, not just technically, but analyzing all aspects of every project and process. With more than 20 years of industry experience working across multiple industries, Helen prides herself on being very approachable and a good listener. According to peers, Helen surrounds... Read More
“Make sure your voice is heard.” That’s one of the many pieces of advice Dr. Barbara Juncosa of MiraCosta College has given the future generations of manufacturers. Dr. Barbara Juncosa has been full-time faculty in the California community college system for eight years, having joined MiraCosta College in 2017. As the biotechnology department chair, she... Read More
When one thinks of Data at Dow Chemical, Mary Beth Seasholtz is who comes to mind. After receiving undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania (1987), she simultaneously earned a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, and a Masters of Science in Applied Mathematics at the University of Washington (1992). From there,... Read More
Drive. Intelligence. Initiative. Influence. These were just some of the words Emily Martin’s nominator used to describe her when submitting the Endress & Hauser Industrial Engineering Manager for the 2020 Influential Women in Manufacturing awards. With the company since 2012, Emily and her team are primary contributors to the company’s current performance and efforts to... Read More
Taylor Claiborne first got her taste of engineering her Junior year in high school. Not sure if she wanted to be a veterinarian or a teacher upon entering college, it was a physics teacher and a high test score that helped set her on her path. That moment served as the catalyst for Taylor, who... Read More
Haleyanne Freedman is a woman you want to have on your team. A go-getter and a self-starter, this native Californian is possibly one of the Midwest’s most hidden treasures. A 3D printing expert, she travels the country to help companies solve their 3D printing challenges. Hailing from the plastic resin company M Holland, this self-taught... Read More
At a time when glass ceilings for women are all but shattered, Cindy Jaudon, Regional President of IFS Americas, can be remembered as one of those women that broke them first. However, her gender and her fresh leadership don’t tell the whole story. Cindy’s pragmatic management style and knack for acquisitions speak as loud, if... Read More
Many women in the workforce hope to pave the way for future generations. 2020 IWIM honoree Jesika Young feels a personal connection to this mission. As a mother, Young works to ensure that her daughters will grow up in a world where they can truly be anything they want to be and do not have... Read More
Like many in the health care world, Colleen Herczak’s journey into her career started with that familiar calling to make the world a better place. For Herczak, that meant venturing into the pharma industry. “A career in pharma offers the opportunity to improve the lives of patients around the world, and a role in quality... Read More
To continue to bring new women into the manufacturing schools, it’s important for leaders in the industry to be active in their communities. Sascha Harrell does just this. She continues to create a path to not just attracting talented girls and women to many manufacturing-driven pathways, but she also works to advance and retain these... Read More