Women in Breakbulk Americas Members

Amber Gibson

Freight Broker Ascent Global Logistics

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"My advice to women in the business is to persevere. Everyday when you wake up write down your daily goals that will lead to a larger goal and don't give up until you have achieved that goal."

Anat Mey-Paz

CEO Exhilog

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“Don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have, because history has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” 

Andrea De Santos

Project Manager Noatum Project Cargo

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Be constantly updating, have established objectives and always fight for your ideals.

Angelina Ramirez

Executive Assistant to the Port Director/Board Port of Galveston

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"My advise is to be good role models for the next generation, and to help promote women into successful leadership positions within the maritime industry."

Anna Ward

Director, Commercial Development Port of Mobile

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"Work hard, don't be intimidated and stand your ground. Don't stand for insults or disparaging sexist remarks, but don't be offended by every little thing. Instead, rise above it and you will come out the winner in the end anyway!"

Annabel Simpson

General Manager LS Cargo Logistics USA Corp.

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"Speak up, push in, don't hold back. And when you get discouraged, do it again."

Armstrong Munaswamy

Al Madina Logistics Company SOAC

Azmat Cheema

Central Logistics Shipping Co WLL

Azure Moneypenny

Moneypenny trucking

Barbara Burns

Customer Experience Tucker Co. Worldwide

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"Don't be intimidated that the majority of the Industry is male."

Brandy Kviten

Terminal Manager Santini Export Packing

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Networking with other women in the industry is extremely important to building relationships.

Brenda Fitzgerald

Director of Sales e2log

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"You don’t have to do it all by yourself."

Brooke Reiley

Director of Marketing Atlantic Logistics

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Building a strong network of peers in the industry and leaning on those relationships for mentorship and education is key. Networking can open up opportunities and foster professional relationships. Advocate for yourself and make your presence known. Don't be afraid to negotiate for what you deserve, whether it's a promotion, raise, or additional responsibilities. Women wear so many hats professionally and personally, so setting clear boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance is crucial for long-term success and personal well-being.

Carmen Aranas

VP Global Sales AGWorld

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“The opportunities are limitless. You can achieve whatever you set your heart and mind upon achieving."

Carmen Perez

Cole International

Carrie Blakeslee

Reinsfelder Inc.

Christina Buentello

CFS Manager Cooper/Ports America

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"You can achieve anything you work hard for."

Claudia Susana Barrios

Export Freight & Brokers Inc

Colleen Simons

Project Account Manager Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

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"Lead by example and share your professional story with young women."

Corina Barahona

Export Freight & Brokers Inc.

Corinne Silbernagel

Sales Support Manager C.H. Robinson Project Logistics

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"Here's to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. ~Michelle Obama"

Cynthia Worley

VP Strategic Accounts SEDNA

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"women should support each other, collaborate and share knowledge."

Danielle Srour

Global Pricing Manager Stelno Logistics services

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Embrace learning new things, jump into more challenging roles and use new experiences to grow when opportunities are presented.

Denise Leibson

CEO/ Operations Director DX2 Logistics LLC

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"Work hard and be educated in what you do!"

Diana Hamm

Journal of Commerce / S&P Global

Dionne Ausby

CEO & Owner AUSOME ENTERPRISES CORPORATION

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"Be fearless!"

Dona Asciak

CEO Convoy Logistics Providers Ltd.

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"Gain the necessary tools to offer services in a competent, confident and straight forward manner and always be grateful for the opportunities received. This will keep you grounded and open to new growth"

Eileen Wang

Business Development Executive United O7

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"Forget about the Gender War. Today, gender equality is one of the most popular topics worldwide, and gender quality in the business landscape is no exception to the rule."

Elizabeth Macin

Consultant self-employed

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 Never forget your capacity to be surprised and curious

Emily Lai

Deputy Chief Surveyor - Gulf Ports National Cargo Bureau

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Trust your gut, ask questions, and don't be afraid to try new things. 

Esmeralda Smith-Garcia

DB Schenker Ltd

Fabiana Lazoski

BBC Chartering

Fidan Mollayeva

National Pricing Manager Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

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Gabriela Vasquez

TRADINTER SA, TRANSPORTE Y REPRESENTACIONES INTERN

Ghauri Muhammad Ajaz

SEA FALCON LOGISTICS

Gina Delle Rose-Ash

Trade Development & Industry Relations Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority

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"Know that your contribution is valuable."

Holly Williams

General Manager Port Operations Dockside Logistics

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"Working to bring other women into leadership is an important way to advance the change we need. But it’s also true that the most critical change starts with shaping ourselves, the area where we have the most control."

Idayat Bolanle Muse

Association of Nigerian Licensed Custom

Indira Peralta Villaobos

Project Manager DMI PROJECTS GLOBAL LOGISTICS SPA

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MAS UNIDAS Y MAYOR CONTACTO COLABORACION 

Iryna Kyianytsia

Commercial Executive Antonov Company dba Antonov Airlines

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"Be strong and never give up".

Jackeline Rodriguez

Export Freight & Brokers Inc.

Janet Nodar

Senior Editor Journal of Commerce/IHS Markit

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Janice Buford

Account Manager Briggs Equipment

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"Be your own motivator, not everyone will believe in you. You have to believe in yourself. And know more than the boys, woman are certainly tested on our industry knowledge."

Jayne Martinez

President and CEO Global Movement Logistics LLC

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"Keep trying, keep learning, set your goals and be patiente with you."

Jaynie De Petris

Director, Sales and Marketing Liberty Global Logistics LLC

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"Let's stay connected."

Jeanette St Pierre

Canadian Pacific Railway

Jenene Martin

Director of US Freight Forwarding Sales DP World Americas

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Never give up keep learning.

Jennifer Plymyer

Business Development Project Coordinator TLR - Total Logistics Resource, Inc.

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"It is important to not only promote ourselves, but to support and celebrate each other as women in international business. Every one of us has the potential to inspire another."

Jessica Healy

Director of Sales and Marketing Larkin Express Logistics

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"It's not a "man's world". After all, you are in it too, right? For me, it's mindset. In an office of 12 men, I am the only female. With that said, we are all on the same team. I've got their backs, and I know they've got mine."

Jessica Pendleton

BNSF Railway

Jinet Pichardo

HMM

Joseph Powell

Safety & Security Manager Ports of Pascagoula - Pascagoula, MS

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"Never take no for an answer. When you know you have the solution to a problem"

Julie Wilkins

ITAR Export Supervisor TLR

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"Hard work and consistency will pay off. Keep pushing forward and be your own advocate."

Julieta Navarro

SINESS MANAGER SUDECO INT

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"In a industry were usually there is 1 women per 5 men in every meeting, make sure your voice is always heard."

Karen Fernandez

Procurement Representative ChampionX

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"Constantly strive to grow your knowledge."

Karen Wellner

General Manager CH Robinson Project Logistics

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"Build a strong network both personally and professionally."

Karisa Mc Kenzie

Brand Marketing Executive Cargo Consolidators Agency Limited

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"In this business, growth can only be realized when we let go of our safety blankets. Take the risks necessary to lead you in the direction to achieve your personal goals and that of your organizations."

Katherine Howell

Logistics Manager HyAxiom, Inc

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"Don’t be afraid to try things outside of your comfort zone."

Katherine Humbird

Assistant Sales Manager Watco

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Be confident in yourself. Don't be intimidated by the industry, there is always something new to learn.

Kathleen Ponter

Producer EPIC

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"Women can succeed in a male dominated industry if they have grit and determination."

Kattya Distefano

Founder Kattya & Co.

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Be brave and bold - when you say yes to you the world moves better 💪.. 

Khurram Mahmood

MNJ Shipping Line Pvt

Kimberly Hendershot

Director of Freight Forwarding Operations TQL Global, LLC

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"Your value is not in what you know, your value is in what you teach to others."

Kirby Kinda

Key Account Manager National Air Cargo, Inc.

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"Build a strong, diverse support network and absorb the wisdom of those who are willing to share their experience in this ever-evolving industry."

La Teasha Smith

Owner The Unbeatable Connection

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"Never stop learning and going for your goals."

Lakeisha Roberson

CEO Change The Game logistics

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"Step outside of your comfort zone and push yourself beyond your limits to achieve more. Understanding your true capabilities will help you to expect more for yourself."

Latonia Pouncey

President and CEO FREIGHTFEM SOLUTIONS

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"Know that you belong here and ask for what you want!"

Laura Camcioglu

Director of Special Projects Port of Galveston United States

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"Lead with passion, be clear on your vision, learn from others, make the most of opportunities that unfold along the way, never give up and always believe in yourself."

Laura Otero

A1 WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS

Laurie Nelson-Cooley

Manager of Business Development Port of Longview

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"Cultivate confidence, be assertive but willing to learn, and stay positive."

Leah Cassidy

BNSF Railway

Lenora Brown

VP Business Development Gateway Logistics Group

"Keep a win file on hand - you'll need more evidence than you should of your success."

Lisa Fertita

Ocean Manager National Air Cargo, Inc.

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Luz Maria Calero

Commercial Assistant Colfletar

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Maria Alvarez

Wood

Maria Cartier

Market Development Manager Port of Milwaukee

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Marina Orozco

Warehouse and Bonded Facilties Manager ATP - ISTASA

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"Keep learning all you can."

Mattie Bowles

Account Manager Briggs Equipment

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"Be bold & confident!"

Melanie Patterson

Integrity Transit Co.

Michelle Allen

Customer Sales Trinity Logistics

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"Stay strong and show them what you can do."

Myriam Rios

Logistics Specialist Allied Steel Buildings

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"Be a solver in times of challenges"

Nicole Pugh

Freight Broker LOGPAC Logistics LLC

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"Talk to yourself like you'd talk about your best friend, Just try!!!!"

Nikisha Reagan

CEO NR SWANKS FREIGHT BROKERAGE LLC

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"Anything is possible"

Nikki Tarver

Business Development Manager Martin Bencher USA, LLC.

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"Keep going, keep growing!"

Ousmanou Ngam

GLOBAL TRADE LOGISTICS CANADA INC

Pam Holdrup

Principal Proven Logistics Solutions

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Knowing where you can go for subject matter expertise is key. Be certain to get to know folks in all aspects of the industry as you can be sure you'll need their input at some point; also be available to share what you know as well. There are many links in the supply chain, each very important, and having SMEs to work with along the way will ensure success.

Penny Burney

Office Manager Cooper/Ports

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"Women can succeed in the Maritime Industry, in fact any industry. I network with many ladies (WIMO) and together we are united, so when I am the only woman in the meeting I have confidence and ambition. I am knowledgeable in my field and speak up."

Prarthana Shinde

Commercial Director Ceyline Shipping Services Pvt Ltd

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"Choose your prospective investor carefully and their expectation .. Be Strong , work hard and never give up ..."

Quanche Mcleod

Safe Loads Dispatch and Logistics

Rebecca Van Horn

Georgia-Pacific LLC

Renata Malina Pfeffer

C.H.Robinson

Rommy Gonzalez

Omega Trading Cargo Inc

Rosa Primiani

CH Robinson Project Logis

Rowena Balasote

C.H. Robinson

Sage Nettlow

FR. Meyer`s Sohn North America

Samantha Ekins

MD MEA Oceanic Resources International MEA LLC FZ

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"In business always find the smartest people you can and surround yourself with them!"

Samantha McCurry

USA Logistics Manager Fugro USA

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Never quit. Always look for opportunities to grow in your field and the fields around you.

I started in the Oil & Gas industry as a Marine Geotechnical Technician and after 7 years of traveling the world (offshore), I got the opportunity to expand into Logistics and wouldn't trade it for the world.

Every day is a new challenge and it's about how you overcome and explore those challenges, is what makes you special.

BE a mentor and LOOK for mentors.

Samantha Shaver

Owner/VP Marketing Shaver Transportation

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Believe in yourself. Have confidence in your abilities and the hard work you have put in to be successful.

Sarah Moran

Marketing Manager SEDNA

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"Women should support each other and celebrate the success of women. This can be achieved in so many different ways including mentoring & giving each other learning & development opportunity."

Scotti Green

Director of Sales Equipment Management Services

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Don't just dream about success, work hard to earn it. 

Shannon Gonzales

Expeditors

Shanta Latchman

Senior Manager - Porject Logistics C.H. Robinson Project Logistics

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"Always stay strong regardless of the fight and never compromise yourseld"

Soledad Pino

Project Manager Noatum Logistics

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Women are essential to our industry since we bring a different to approach to problems and can offer creative solutions. 

Stacey Simpson

Sales Team Lead SLRC Enterprise

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"Being a woman is an asset, our emotions should be considered a super power, it is the fuel which drives us to keep on reaching our goals. Our emotional self awareness can be channeled to achieve greatness, because without passion, there is no purpose."

Stacy Baig

Cargo Consolidators Agency Limited

Stephanie Sinclair

Mainfreight USA

Susan St. Germain

Director of Projects LV Shipping

Talita Toyoda

CORELLILOG

Tania Smith

Logistics Manager S&B Engineers and Constructors

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"Develop a strong network, work hard, don’t be intimidated, look for opportunities to excel in this industry, networking in conferences and associations has a great value and, it will keep you to be up to date with industry updates."

Tara Rogers

Vice President of Operations TigerHawk Logistics

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"It doesn't take a certain gender to do this job, it takes a certain drive and mindset. Knowing your value and owning it is important. Never stop educating and bettering yourself though because there is always something new to learn to do the job better"

Tehmina Jalal

CX Manager - OOG/BBK Maersk

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"Own your power."

Teri Mims

Heavy Line CCR Briggs Equipment

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"Safety First in ANY Environment, Listen to Customers & Prospects Needs, Be Confident, But Honest With Your Responses, Never Be Afraid To Ask Questions, Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty"

Tone Trondsen

CEO & Founder Workplace Safety Screenings

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"Trust in your abilities: If you know you can do something, don't wait to have your ability validated by someone else. The difference between success & failure can come down to timing, so waiting for someone else to validate you could cost you your dream."

Tuba Roberts

Logistics Specialist Enterprise Products

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"We are the change!"

Vandana Solanki

Manager Commercial Breakbulk Victore Ships Pvt Ltd

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Build a strong network and seek mentorship to navigate the industry effectively. Stay updated with industry trends and continuously enhance your skills. Be assertive, confident, and advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Veronica Vasquez

General Manager TRADINTER SA, TRANSPORTE Y REPRESENTACIONES INTERN

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"Don´t see this industry as a mans world, there is plenty of space for women as well."

Victoria Cmeciu

Branch Manager Gebruder Weiss

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"Competition breeds the best results, stay focus and be creative."

Vijeta Suvarna

RUSHABH SEALINK AND LOGISTIC PVT LTD

Vishal Pankaj Mehta

RUSHABH SEALINK AND LOGISTIC PVT LTD

Vontrice Brown

On The Road Dispatching LLC

Xin Gao

Quebec Delegate in Houston

Yuliana Wu

Bechtel Global Logistics Operations Manager Bechtel Corporation

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"Work hard, be resilient, be purpose driven and trust in your own abilities. Never give up and keep learning!"