Women of NATE (WON) Women’s Leadership Summit is an Astounding Success
For Immediate Release:
September 26, 2023
(Watertown, SD) – Women of NATE (WON) held their third annual Women’s Leadership Summit on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in the beautiful city of Grapevine, Texas. The Summit was a huge success due to the support, enthusiasm, and participation of over 30 sponsors and 150 attendees. The event was a day of professional and personal education, development, networking, and community-building with an opportunity to explore leadership, empowerment, and the importance of effective mentors.
The Summit featured a welcome, panel discussions, and presentations from experienced leaders and provided education, inspiration, and connections to foster success for attendees to achieve their personal and professional goals and ended with a networking reception.
On Friday, September 22, WON joined efforts with the Texas Wireless Association in a Day of Service benefitting Metro Relief by giving back to the homeless community in the Dallas area. Volunteers put together and distributed free meals and hygiene kits to homeless Texans and spent time building relationships with some of the people who have the greatest need. During the Women’s Leadership Summit, attendees also had the opportunity to donate to Metro Relief.
“The third annual Women’s Leadership Summit reached new heights, as 150 attendees met in Grapevine, Texas for an outstanding day of Educational Sessions, a Keynote Speaker Luncheon, and concluded with a Networking Reception,” stated Women of NATE Chairwoman, Andy Page Lee, Vice President of Operations for Lee Antenna & Line Service, Inc. in Springtown, Pennsylvania. “I am inspired by the information presented, and many ideas shared. This event was made possible due to the outstanding support of our sponsors,” Lee continued. “We encourage all women in the tower and communications infrastructure industry to get involved with Women of NATE and look forward to our next Women’s Leadership Summit on September 19, 2024, in San Diego, California.”
“The 2023 Women’s Leadership Summit was a one-day event filled with amazing opportunities to share successes and challenges with other women in the telecommunications industry, as well as learn from a diverse group of experts,” stated Diane Mueller, WON Leadership Summit Task Team co-chair and Sales Representative at CITCA LLC in Bradley, Illinois.
The Women’s Leadership Summit showcased the following educational sessions:
Welcome
Andy Page Lee, Lee Antenna & Line Service, Inc.
Opening Comments
Lesley Liarikos, Tower Systems, Inc.
Speed Networking
Jordyn Miller-Ladner, MILLERCO
Power Paring – Mentorship, Colleagues, Leaders
Moderator: Evelyn Torres, Solaris Technologies Services
Lindsey Westphal, Wave Communications
Jyoti Ojha, Principal Structural Engineer
Belinda Fadely, WANHO Manufacturing, LLC
Navigating the Field – Industry Perspectives
Moderator: Kathy Stieler, NATE
Molly Cooper, eSystem Training Solutions
Steph Petri, Elevated Safety
Khristy Santee, TNT Communications
Keynote Speaker – Leslie Mouton
Creative Media Director, Morgan’s Wonderland
NATE Membership 101 – What Can NATE Do for You?
Stephanie Brewer, USA Telecom Insurance Services
Generational Viewpoints of Women in Leadership Roles
Moderator: Karen Page, LALS, Inc.
Isabela Jimenez, Canadian Telecommunications Association
Sonya Roshek, Roshek Consulting
Erin Smith, Thayer Wireless Solutions
Dominique Valdez, Wireless Construction Solutions
Mastering a Meeting – Captivating Audiences Online and In-Person
Erin Smith, Thayer Wireless Solutions
Recruiting and Retaining Your Workforce
Moderator: Areanna Sabine, Birdzoff
Rebecca Halstead, KGP Services DBA Circet USA
Cylie Carr Price, ET Tower
Chloe Tucker, VIKOR
A special Thank You to the Women’s Leadership Summit sponsors:
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About Women of NATE (WON)
The Mission of WON is to foster an exchange of ideas, expertise, and camaraderie among NATE members at all levels. WON enables all members of NATE to achieve their full potential and contribute to the future development of NATE and the industry NATE serves. This program offers unique opportunities for men and women at all stages of their careers to convene and discuss their experiences and enables men and women to learn from others through partnerships by further delving into NATE’s professional network. WON is an initiative that champions the advancement of men and women across all NATE member disciplines by promoting leadership, recognizing excellence, and positioning them to be at the forefront of the evolving telecommunications industry. WON participation is open to all NATE members. For additional information on WON, please visit natehome.com/women-of-nate.
About NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to providing a unified voice for companies in the diverse tower and communications infrastructure industries. It is recognized as the tower industry leader in promoting safety, standards, and education. Today, the Association boasts approximately 1,140 member companies (mostly small businesses) that construct, service or maintain hundreds of thousands of communications towers and next generation networks throughout the United States and 12 other countries. For additional information on NATE, please visit natehome.com
