The Art of Engineering Podcast Episodes: Inspiring Women in Engineering

Katelyn Hubbard is a rubber chemist and compounder at American Phoenix. In Episode #38, Denise McIntosh talks with Katie Hubbard about her work as a rubber chemist and compounder at American Phoenix.

Andrea Sousa is the Commercial Director at the PIAB Group. In Episode #37, Denise McIntosh speaks with Andrea Sousa about her experiences, including growing up as the middle child.

Kirsta Scranton is a Senior Construction Project Manager at the University of Iowa. In Episode #36, Denise McIntosh speaks with Kirsta Scranton about her role as a Senior Construction Project Manager at the University of Iowa.

Lauren Parker is a senior project designer at Stantec Consulting. In Episode #35, Lauren Parker joins Denise McIntosh to discuss her love of engineering and how she found her path.

Christa Myers is a Senior Fellow in Aseptic and Sterile Products at CRB Group. In Episode #34, Christa Myers visits with Denise McIntosh to discuss her work in aseptic and sterile products.

Cristina Mendonça is the Engineering Manager at Tekna in Quebec, Canada. In this episode, she tells her story as an Engineering Manager at Tekna.

Zen Zen talks about what it was like growing up in Germany, switching from studying medicine to engineering, and the importance of finding a community of peers like ISPE.

At the age of 21, M. Wallace “Wally” Funk was selected to be one of 13 women to train for space flight in 1959. By this time, she had been an experienced pilot for over 5 years. Wally’s love of aeronautics led her to a life-long career in flight training, giving thousands of young pilots their first taste of flight. She worked for the FAA and was the first woman to be a lead investigator at the NTSB.

Ann Rhodes is the founder of People Ink and author of Built on Values: Creating an Enviable Culture that Outperforms the Competition. Ann and Denise discuss how a positive culture and employees who share the same values as a company is the missing piece for most organizations. Ann shares storeis from her time with Southwest Airlines and JetBlue, and explains the steps needed to form a solid culture to make your company proud and profitable.

In Episode #25, Denise introduces us to several of the women who work at Custom Powder Systems, highlighting their roles and contributions.

This roundtable discussion for Episode #24 was recorded at the Pack Expo International in 2022, focusing on key industry insights and trends.

Carson Riutta is a Project Engineer at Jacobs Engineering. In Episode #23, she discusses returning to the workforce after an absence and her experiences as a Project Engineer.

Jennie Tavaras is the Director of Global Growth & Sales for Jacobs Engineering Group. In Episode #22, she discusses her journey, including finding herself before the age of 18, and her role in global growth and sales.

Nicole Baird is a Senior Buyer at Aptar. In Episode #21, Denise McIntosh talks with Nicole Baird about the supply chain challenges she faces as a senior buyer.

Lindsey Daniel is a Product Operations Program Manager at Takeda, and Jen Clark is the VP of Sales and Account Relations. In Episode #20, they participate in an ISPE Roundtable discussion.

Jill Miller is the Founder and CEO of Below the Line. In Episode #19, Jill Miller’s journey is discussed, ranging from an unlikely start in sales to her current role.

Amanda Wollnick is a Development Engineer at American Breast Care. In Episode #17, Amanda Wollnick discusses her journey into science, despite initially thinking it 'isn’t for girls,' and her work as a Development Engineer.

Jen Clark is the Vice President of Sales and Account Management at CAI. In Episode #18, Jen Clark discusses her career path after graduating with a degree in her field.

Sandra Bachamp is the Director of Engineering at DPS Group. In Episode #16, Sandra Bachamp discusses her fascinating work as Director of Engineering at DPS Group.

Bo Crouse-Feuerhelm is the VP of Client Solutions at JE Dunn Construction Life Sciences Division. In Episode #15, Bo Crouse-Feuerhelm discusses her career journey, transitioning from various roles to her current position.

Jean Ann Groves is a retired Business Continuity expert. In Episode #14, Jean Ann Groves discusses her experiences and insights as a Business Continuity expert.

Lisa Kerner is the Corporate Trade Show Manager at CRB in Kansas City. In Episode #13, Lisa Kerner and Denise discuss the history of trade shows and Lisa's role.

Caroline Hand is a Production Engineer in the Healthcare and Nutrition Division at Evonik Industries. In Episode #12, Caroline Hand discusses her role and experiences as a Production Engineer at Evonik Industries.

Dr. Sarah Miksinski is a Senior Director in Global Regulatory Excellence at AstraZeneca. In Episode #10, Dr. Sarah Miksinski discusses her role and insights as a Senior Director in Global Regulatory Excellence.

Lynn Aurelius is a Business Development Manager at Bollé Safety. In Episode #9, Lynn Aurelius discusses her role and shares insights from a fascinating conversation about business development.

Helga Salling is a Senior Director at IPS-Integrated Project Services. In Episode #8, Helga and Denise discuss her role and experiences as a Senior Director at IPS-Integrated Project Services.

Dr. Namrata Karki Kandel is a Product Development Manager with Ortho Molecular Products. In Episode #11, Dr. Namrata Karki Kandel discusses her role and insights as a Product Development Manager.

Richalle Ritts is the Manager of Process Engineering at Integrated Project Services. In Episode #7, Richalle Ritts discusses her role and insights as a Manager of Process Engineering.

Dr. Eleanor Small is involved in Product Development founded in Design for Manufacturing with Johnson & Johnson. In Episode #6, Dr. Eleanor Small discusses her work in product development and design for manufacturing.

Michelle Bridges is an Executive Trainer with The Great Game of Business. In Episode #5, Michelle Bridges discusses her role and insights as an Executive Trainer.

Shannon Goodson is an Engineering Manager with Meridian Medical Technologies. In Episode #4, Denise McIntosh talks with Shannon Goodson about her role and experiences as an Engineering Manager.

Stephanie Wilkins is the co-owner of Pharmaconsult US. In Episode #3, Denise speaks with Stephanie Wilkins about her role and how she was encouraged in her career.

Kim Duncan is the Founder, President, and owner of Duncan Enterprises. In Episode #2, Denise speaks with Kim Duncan about her journey as a founder and owner.

Beth Brock provides Corporate Support for Environmental Management Systems, Compliance, and Sustainability for Smithfield Foods. In Episode #1, Denise speaks with Beth Brock about her role and expertise in environmental management.