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Women's Summit 2021 - Platinum Sponsor Jacobs
Jacobs demonstrates how diversity and inclusion drive operational excellence in engineering and technical leadership roles. The company's commitment to gender equality and women's advancement creates mentorship opportunities, leadership development pathways, and inclusive workplace policies that support career growth. For mid-career professionals seeking leadership roles, Jacobs offers a proven framework for building diverse teams, implementing inclusive management practices, and leveraging diverse perspectives to enhance project outcomes and team performance in technical environments.
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2021 Virtual Women's Summit - Final
TAPPI's Women's Summit delivered cutting-edge innovation strategies through keynote speaker Heather Richard Smith, Senior VP of Technology at Jacobs. Young professionals gained practical insights on inclusive hiring for neurodiverse talent, sustainable innovation approaches, and military-inspired leadership techniques from General McChrystal's methods. Interactive breakout sessions explored work-life balance solutions, from flexible schedules to remote work strategies. Attendees earned professional development credits while networking with industry peers across 23 countries. The summit emphasized outcome-focused innovation over rigid processes, equipping early-career engineers with tools for technical skill growth and leadership visibility in pulp, paper, and packaging industries.