Women’s Network: Women in STEM

June 14, 2022 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Hilton Back Bay

Event Details

Thank you for joining us as we heard from a panel of women STEM leaders and innovators. They discussed the importance of STEM in our present and future lives and the vital contributions women have made in the industries.

Tickets

Members & Government: Individual $70
Non-Members: Individual $100
Member & Government Table of 10: $700
Non-Member Table of 10: $1000

Women in STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are four industries in which women have had great successes while facing numerous obstacles. STEM jobs are considered the jobs of the future; therefore, it is important that women continue to play prominent and pivotal roles within these advanced fields.

Thank you for joining us as we heard from a panel of STEM leaders and innovators. They discussed the importance of STEM in our present and future lives and the vital contributions women have made in the industries. Hope you had a chance to watch and listen to these women describe their own journeys and careers in the world of STEM and highlight the various ways that women of all walks of life can and should contribute and support the future and growth of these industries.

ABOUT THE WOMEN’S NETWORK

In our Women’s Network, you’ll find a diverse group of more than 3,000 (and growing) women and male allies at all levels of their careers, from all backgrounds, sectors, and industries, and professions, with energy for ensuring that Greater Boston becomes the best place for professional women to thrive.

For more than 25 years, the Chamber’s Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all background and career levels. Today, our Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women each year.

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Speakers

Shameika Wilmington, Ph.D.

Research & Development Scientist -Group Head, Procter & Gamble

A typical Midwesterner; born in Iowa and the eldest of three girls. At a very young age I expressed an interest in music and began taking piano lessons from the…Read more

A typical Midwesterner; born in Iowa and the eldest of three girls. At a very young age I expressed an interest in music and began taking piano lessons from the impressionable age of six all the way through College. I reunited with my love for music in Boston after joining adult group lessons at the Musicians Playground. As an adult, I also learned to appreciate the endorphins that accompany regular exercise; specifically, those achieved from Hot Yoga, Cycling, Boxing, and Orangetheory Fitness. During Graduate school I picked up boxing to manage my stress levels, and it has continued to be a great outlet throughout my life today.

As a child I also showed an early interest in Science. I received my first telescope as a Christmas Gift when I was 10 years old. I had very little knowledge on what I was doing, but I knew that I loved it. I went on to receive my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from The University of Iowa where I published my first Scientific article and my Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Northwestern University (IL). I obtained a certificate in Business Management for Scientist and Engineers from Kellogg School of Business. Midway through my PhD my Professor relocated our research lab to Austin, Texas and I finished my independent research at The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates research foundation.

After completing my Doctorate, I accepted a position in Boston, MA with Procter & Gamble/Gillette in Research & Development as a Regulatory Affairs Scientist/Manager. This was a complete career change, and I quickly adapted to my new role. Within my first five years with the Company, I was promoted to Senior Scientist followed by Group Head, directly managing a subset of our global team. My leadership style is Direct and Inclusive, and I identify as an Extrovert. However, I have taken a recent interest in personal time, reading, reflecting, and have begun meditating and counseling. Religiously I am Christian, I grew up Baptist, but now I regularly attend non-denominational churches. While it can be rare to find a Christian Scientist, I do strongly believe and demonstrate both can co-exist.

I am extremely family oriented and living across the country and far from my family for the past 10 years has been very challenging. While we visit each other often, my family is a strong part of my foundation and have shaped who I am today. I have also had the privilege of amazing Women Mentors throughout my life. My childhood piano teacher (Mrs. Clayvon), my first Research mentor (Dr. Pamela Geyer) and my Christian mentors (Sis. Brenda Hanes and Sis. Vera Couch). I do believe that it is important to give back, consequently I strongly believe in outreach and community service. I have mentored a dozen current and future Scientists and Medical Doctors in the laboratory, as well as served as Mentors for those desiring careers in life sciences. While the load can be heavy, I have a desire to change the face of Science and introduce young women (of color) to new possibilities. I strongly believe that “Representation Matters” and am often the first black Scientist that many children have met. I hope that they can see ‘themselves’ in ‘me’ and that I can inspire them to know that all things are possible!

“To much is given, much is expected.”

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Enna Jimenez

Business Transformation & Quality Leader, IDEMIA

Enna is an Award-Winning Change Champion who has over 30 years in multiple industries with expertise in Leadership, Technology and Transformation Management. Currently,…Read more

Enna is an Award-Winning Change Champion who has over 30 years in multiple industries with expertise in Leadership, Technology and Transformation Management. Currently, Enna is the Business Transformation and Quality Leader at IDEMIA, an augmented identity security organization. She received the Quarterly Manager MVP Award in October 2019, for leading change in the company. She has a huge passion for Diversity and Inclusion, talent engagement and community organizations. Enna is a Co-Author of Extraordinary Latinas: Powerful Voices of Resilience, Courage & Empowerment, a book elevating the voice of 12 Latina leaders. The March edition of Hispanic Executive magazine featured Enna as one of the 2021 Leading Latinas. Enna received the Emerging Leaders in Technology and Engineering (E.L.I.T.E.) Award from National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Boston Professionals. Enna is a member of the following Board of Director: ALPFA National Board, Big Brothers Big Sister of Eastern MA and The Pathway Initiative, TPI, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Advisory Board. Enna is one of 92 Hispanics featured in the first edition book Hispanic Stars Rising: A New Face of Power.

Dr. Lynn Wooten, President of Simmons University appointed Enna as the Presidential Adviser for Alumni Engagement. The Multicultural Symposium Series Black History Empowerment Recognition Breakfast recognized Enna as one of the Black and Brown Innovators of Action Honorees in March 2020. The National Diversity Council selected Enna as one of the 2019 National Latino Leader Award winners and she received a Citation from MA Governor Charlie Baker on Leadership and Excellence in 2019. Enna received the 2018 Inspirational Woman Award from Centro de Latinas, MARIA. Enna is a Past President of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Boston Chapter, a nationally recognized Latino organization whose mission is to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation. Through Enna’s leadership, ALPFA Boston Chapter received the 2018 Leader Chapter of the Year Award and more than tripled their corporate partnerships. Enna was featured in Lean In Women of Color Latinas Equal Pay Day Commemoration Project in 2020 and 2018. For two consecutive years, 2017 and 2016, Enna was named as one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders for the Latino community in MA by El Planeta Newspaper and she was the recipient of the Year Up Outstanding Manager Award in January 2014.

Enna was appointed by MA Governor Charlie Baker to the Latino Advisory Commission for the State of MA and to the Commonwealth Corporation Board of Directors. Enna also serves on the Commonwealth Corporation Foundation Board. Past Boards: Beaver Country Day School Board of Trustee; Argyle CIO Advisory Board; Hyde Square Task Force Board of Directors; Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center Board of Directors; Simmons College Board of Trustee; and President, Simmons College Alumnae Association Executive Board. Enna became a Certified SAFe 4 Practitioner (SP) from Scaled Agile Inc. in 2019. She is a 2012 graduate from The Partnership Fellows Leadership program and is a Certified Software Testing Professional from the International Institute for Software Testing. Enna earned her Bachelor of Science from Simmons College as a double major in Computer Science and Spanish and a Certificate from the Simmons Graduate School of Management Executive Leadership Program.

Prior to joining IDEMIA, Enna led QA teams at Eastern Bank and Kronos. Enna spent 6 years at Wellington Management as VP of Quality Assurance where she managed the QMC QA function across all IT teams, responsible for the centralized testing, test automation, infrastructure, performance, mobility testing and test data management. Managed a budget of over $11M with an onshore/offshore team of 150 resources. Enna also worked as Director of Quality Assurance at Bluestreak, a multi-product online media marketing company. Prior to that, Enna provided over-all leadership, at FirstMarblehead, for a centralized QA organization of over 40 employees that serviced IT, Business, Operations and external vendor groups. Created strong automation and performance teams that helped reduce testing efforts and increased testing coverage. She managed and controlled department budget exceeding $1 million. Enna also worked at Massachusetts Financial Services in various QA groups for 6 years.

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Eden Shoshan

Software Engineering Manager, Toast

Eden Shoshan is a Software Engineering Manager at Toast. In this role, Eden is responsible for supporting her teams as they innovate within a core segment of the…Read more

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Lauren Doherty

Chief of Staff to Vice Chair, US Product and Tech, PwC

Lauren is the Chief of Staff to the Vice Chair, US Products & Technology Officer at PwC. As part of the New Equation at PwC, Lauren is responsible for supporting…Read more

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Agenda

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Registration

Attendees check in at the registration table.

3:30 p.m. -4:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion

Join our Panelists for a moderated discussion.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Reception & Networking

Network with panelist and guests.

COVID-19 POLICY

-You are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC.
-You have not had a fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell that cannot be attributed to another health condition.
-You have not had contact with a person known to be infected, potentially infected, or exposed to someone infected with COVID-19 within the previous 14 days. (Prior to the event date)

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40 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115

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FAQs

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION?

-Access to a welcoming community of professionals over a great conversation!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

An interest in connecting and networking with other professionals. Oh, and don’t forget business cards & your appetite.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Please come dressed for your day!

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

3:15 for Registration – Program begins promptly at 3:30

DO I NEED TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE?

We have a limited number of tickets available for this event due to capacity limits. Women’s Network events are some of the Chamber’s most popular and we recommend registering in advance to secure your spot!

All cancellations must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the event to avoid being charged or to receive a refund.

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