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Our Pillars
WIM Virginia is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and inspiring women pursuing or already in a career in manufacturing.
Our Leadership Council is made up of representatives from Virginia Manufacturers Association member companies responsible for programming oversight in four key areas: Mentoring, Professional & Youth Outreach, Professional Development, Events, and Community Engagement & Events.
WIM VA is the Virginia state affiliate of Women in Manufacturing®.
Strategic Partnerships & Youth Outreach
Community Engagement & Events
Growing TogetHER
Mentoring Program
The WIM VA Mentorship Program connects women in manufacturing with experienced industry leaders who provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
Through a structured 12-month mentoring experience, participants build leadership skills, strengthen their confidence, and expand their professional networks.
The program is designed to help women identify and achieve career goals, grow personally and professionally, and prepare for future leadership opportunities within Virginia’s manufacturing industry.
By fostering meaningful mentor-mentee relationships and promoting knowledge sharing, the program empowers participants to reach their full potential and advance their careers.
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SUPPORT WIM VIRGINIA
WIM Virginia programming is only possible because of our members’ financial support, which provides the resources that women manufacturing professionals need to realize their potential, gain the career and leadership skills they need, personally develop, and thrive in manufacturing.
Please support WIM VA by making a tax-deductible gift to the Virginia Industry Foundation (VIF), which is our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Chapter Leaders
KIMBERLY NOONAN, VIRGINIA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jenni Owen, Alfa Laval - Chair
Caryn Durham, Universal Leaf Tobacco - Vice Chair
Jessica Baska, McKee Foods - Mentoring Pillar Co-lead
Kerry McAvoy, One Environmental Group - Mentoring Pillar Co-lead
Kaitlin Taylor, Dominion Energy - Professional Development Pillar Co-lead
Ashley Huggi, AdvanSix - Professional Development Pillar Co-lead
Alaina Bowen, Arclin – Events & Community Engagement Pillar Lead
Sarah Cannaday, Westrock – Strategic Partnerships & Outreach Pillar Lead
BRENDA CLARKE, ITAC - Advisor
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