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The WOW Effect: Women Leading Transformation in the Water Industry
Episode 380
Meet the Women Behind the WOW Committee This episode features insights from six trailblazing women who are not only leaders in their respective fields but also passionate advocates for the WOW mission:
- Stephanie Choury, Enterprise Account Manager at Buckman Digital Water
- Tammy Faber Sales Director of HOH Water Technology and Co-Chair of WOW (Women of Water)
- Paule Genest, Director of Sales and ESG, Water and Energy at TGWT Clean Technologies, Host of the Paule-Cast and Co-Chair of WOW (Women of Water)
- Michelle Lunn, Marketing Director of GLA Water Consultants & Director on the AWT Board
- Janice Shawl, President of AMSA, Inc. a specialty chemical manufacturing company
- Pam Simmons, National OEM Sales Manager, Watson Marlow
What is Women of Water? WOW exists to welcome, highlight, and celebrate the contributions of women in AWT. Paule Genest articulates the mission clearly: "To encourage all the women working and thriving within the industry of water technologies to come forward and contribute their time and talents to the greater good." WOW focuses on creating a thriving community where women can belong, elevate, and positively impact AWT.
Mission of the WOW Committee The mission of the WOW Committee is clear: to promote the professional development and advancement of women in the water treatment industry. By providing education, networking opportunities, and a strong support system, the committee aims to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all members can succeed. This mission not only benefits women but also strengthens the industry as a whole by encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.
Facing Challenges Head-On In every industry, women encounter unique challenges, and the water treatment sector is no exception. Pam Simmons, a dedicated member of the Women of Water (WOW) committee, sheds light on the obstacles women face and how the committee is striving to address them.
Pam begins by acknowledging a reality that many women are all too familiar with the gender pay gap. According to the In
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