What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH: THROUGH ITS CAREER IN CHEMICALS PROGRAM, WIC WORKS WITH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGED STUDENTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON CAREERS IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WIC ISSUES PUBLICATIONS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS OF ITS COMMUNITY TO HELP SUPPORT THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 5 activities
- Delivers professional development workshops and panelsConducts webinars, panels, and a full-day Women's Development Day with 120 attendees to deliver personal and professional development programming for women in the chemical industry.
- Hosts "Woman of the Week" virtual interview seriesConducts weekly virtual interviews featuring women in the chemical industry as part of its "Woman of the Week" series, followed by live Q&A sessions; conducted 23 such interviews in 2023.
- Hosts annual in-person conferenceOrganizes an annual in-person conference to support professional connection, learning, and advancement for women in the chemical industry, featuring keynote speakers, function-specific sessions, industry insights, curated networking, and a community service component.
- Maintains global membership networkOperates a global membership network connecting women in the chemical industry across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia to foster professional community and support.
- Shares career stories and leadership interviewsHighlights women's achievements through success stories, career spotlights, and interviews with leaders in the chemicals industry, including a bi-monthly podcast and newsletter.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Conducts 12-week book club programOrganizes a 12-week virtual book club program focused on effective communication for women, featuring three one-hour gatherings and structured discussions on specific chapters.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts virtual Lunch & Learn sessionsDelivers biannual community-wide virtual Lunch & Learn events to share organizational programming, engagement opportunities, and membership benefits with women in the chemical industry.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Offers job crafting guidance and webinarsProvides resources and hosts webinars to help professionals reshape their roles to align with personal strengths and values, including practical strategies to increase ownership and improve work performance.
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Women's Wellness and Empowerment Programs 1 activity
- Offers self-compassion and resilience webinarsHosts webinars focused on self-compassion and personal growth to support resilience and well-being among women in the chemical industry.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces magazine and publications for professional developmentProduces a magazine in partnership with Porth Media and issues publications that support personal and professional development for women in the chemical industry.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provides career information to studentsOffers career guidance in the chemical industry to high school and college-aged students through its Careers in Chemicals program, including virtual sessions and outreach events.
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Who runs it
- AMELIA GREENE — CHAIRMAN
- CHRISTINE GRYBOS — SECRETARY
- KYLE WITTL — TREASURER
Who they work with
- Alliance for Chemical Distributors Partner — Collaborated on hosting the Women's Development Day in 2023
- Bain & Company Partner — Collaborates with Bain & Company through speaker participation in events.
- Corporate Partners Partner — Financial supporters enabling free access to Women in Chemicals' resources and programs
- Jacana Consulting Partner — Partner organization whose managing director is a featured speaker in the webinar.
- Kate Mason Partner — Author of "Powerfully Likeable," whose work is the foundation of the book club's content and discussions.
- LinkedIn Network — Member organization with a presence on LinkedIn
- Miami, Florida Partner — Host city for the Women in Chemicals Conference 2026.
- Porth Media Partner — Production partner for the Women in Chemicals magazine.
- Wego Partner — Features leaders from Wego in public interviews as part of its Woman of the Week program.
- Wego Partner — Features professionals from Wego in its Woman of the Week interview series.
How they approach the work
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- Authenticity-Based Communicationmethodology: authenticity-based_communicationBy encouraging women to lead through their authentic personal styles—such as warmth, humor, or data-driven reasoning—we improve engagement and resilience because it reduces identity conflict and promotes sustainable leadership.
- Community-Driven Advancementmethodology: community-driven_advancementBy fostering lifelong professional networks and collaborative spaces, we advance women's careers in the chemical industry because sustained community engagement strengthens visibility, shared expertise, and collective progress.
- Lifecycle Support Modelmethodology: lifecycle_support_modelBy providing tailored resources and growth opportunities across all career stages, we sustain long-term advancement of women in the chemical industry because continuous support mitigates attrition and adapts to evolving professional needs.
- Visibility Through Storytellingmethodology: visibility-through-storytellingBy showcasing diverse career paths and personal narratives of women in the chemical industry, we increase representation and inspire participation because relatable role models reduce isolation and normalize leadership trajectories.