PWX 2019

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Women in Public Works, We Lead from the Ground Too! (Room 605-606)

09 Sep 19

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Leadership, Prof Development, Workforce Solutions

Speaker(s): Flecia Torain, Engineering Inspector , City of Durham; Shavone Glaser, Supervisor, City of Saint Paul, MN; Carmen Kasner, Regional Managing Director , NV5, Inc; Renee Tyler, Director of Transportation Services, City of Dubuque; Lora Proctor, Customer Service Rep, Technical/Television Co-Host, City of Tacoma; Sally Hunt, Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Pierce County

Moderator(s): Justin Miller, Assistant Engineering Services Supervisor, National APWA Committee for Diversity and Inclusion;

Gender diversity in the operations end of public works is shockingly poor. Women make up less than 10 percent of the workforce but even this figure includes those who work behind a desk and in secretarial roles. In the operations end of public works, it is estimated that 99 percent of the field positions are held by men. This can be attributed to stereotypes, perceptions of gender roles, biases, and several other things. This panel will explore women’s work experiences in the frontline of public works operations and offer suggestions to other women and male mentors in the industry. We’ll discuss the obstacles women currently face in public works, how to make the industry a more appealing career option for women, and strategies to improve inclusivity in operations positions.

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