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The Women in Industry Division (WIN) works to see a competitive, diverse and dynamic industry that offers long-term, fulfilling careers where women and men work synergistically. The WIN committees work to provide easy access to a highly-valued portfolio of learning tools and networking opportunities to support personal growth and career development, and an industry with raised awareness and heightened appreciation for how the differences between women and men can lead to a more integrated, engaged, and successful workforce.

 

Division Chair:  Sarah Loner, Solenis, LLC

Vice Chair:  Amanda Kernan, Valmet

2nd Vice Chair: vacant

Past Chair: Maja Mejsner, Valmet

Chair Emeritus: Pamela Cowan, Pulmac Systems International

 

Committees:

Benchmarking Committee Chair: Paula Hajakian, United States Gypsum Company

Celebrating Women Leaders Committee Chair: vacant

Outreach Committee Chair: Heather Jennings, Huma

Girl Scouts Outreach Sub-Committee Chair: vacant

Program Committee Chair: Amanda Kernan, Valmet

Program Committee Vice Chair: vacant

Solutions & Strategies for Career Development Committee Chair: Pamela Cowan, Pulmac Systems International

 

 

Mission - Why are we here?
Inspire and support the development of women in the forest products, pulp, paper, tissue, packaging and associated industries by serving as a resource for education and networking opportunities, that result in more women leaders in the industry, fostering overall industry health. 

 

Vision - What is important to us? 
The Women in Industry will see:

  • A competitive, diverse and dynamic industry that offers long-term, fulfilling careers where women and men work synergistically

  • Easy access to a highly-valued portfolio of learning tools and networking opportunities to support personal growth and career development

  • An industry with raised awareness and heightened appreciation for how the differences between women and men can lead to a more integrated, engaged, and successful workforce

Learn more about the Women in Industry Division by viewing this brief video.


The Committees of the Women in Industry Division work together to encourage

men and women to focus on women's issues, volunteer involvement, and developing women leaders in the workplace.

Each year, the Women in Industry Division is proud to provide several awards.

 

The TAPPI Women in Industry Division is proud to announce the return of TAPPI's Women's Summit! Open to women and men, the Summit addresses key topics prevalent and integral to working women today. All who support the growth of women in today’s workforce are welcome.

 

We are proud to provide TAPPI Connect as a centralized, online resource for our members, consultants, and volunteers to network, share knowledge, problem solve, and collaborate.

 

The Women in Industry Division is proud to offer several webinars designed around the mission and goals of the division.

2024 International Women’s Day Panel #InspireInclusion

March 8, 2024 

Recording

 

#EmbraceEquity: Launching Initiatives

2022 WIN Café: Empowering Women to Overcome Bias and Take Action in the Workforce

Young Professionals Open House Series with Women in Industry

 

 March 8, 2023

Recording

December 13, 2022

Recording

October 11, 2022

Recording

 

#BreakTheBias 

Through Mentoring

2021 WIN Cafe

2021 Woman of the Year

March 8, 2022

Recording

Resource Guide

December 13, 2021

Recording

July 8, 2021

Recording