When it comes to gender equality in the workplace, organizations are keeping a slow — and we do mean slow — and steady pace. In the United States in 2022, fields such as Aircraft Piloting, Agriculture, Architecture, Construction, Finance, and Information technology, are still male-dominated industries. Only 6.5% of women worked full-time in male-dominated occupations. Women working in male-dominated industries face various challenges. They use a variety of mechanisms to cope with working in male-dominated work environments, which can also be used in other industries. For a woman who is working in a male-dominated environment, what exactly does it take to thrive and succeed?

In this panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Jenna Bell of the ABWA Maryland Capital Chapter Professional Development Committee, we will talk to three successful women who work in male-dominated industries. They will share their stories and experiences about navigating work and life as strong women in these male-dominated industries.