At Kymeta, we're proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible women who contribute to our success every day. On this International Women's Day, we want to highlight just a few of the women who help shape our company. Join us in honoring these remarkable individuals:

From your experience, what essential advice and practical tips would you offer to women aspiring women to establish a successful career?

Establishing trust and credibility at all levels of an organization is incredibly important in order to engage and inspire. Consistently leading with inclusiveness, humility and conviction is key to building and maintain that trust.

Melisah Burke - SVP, Chief People Officer

What advice would you give to the next generation of female leaders?

Be adequately prepared, speak confidently, and don't apologize unless it's warranted. You can tackle anything.

Caroline Curtiss - Supply Chain Optimization Manager

What advice would you give to the next generation of female leaders?

Be true to yourself, introspective and use your words. Keep in mind we are all humans and sometimes the processing of information is different.

Kelly Faherty - Director, People and Culture

Can you share a moment in your career at Kymeta when you felt empowered as a woman? How did it impact your professional growth?

I am blessed to work as a part of a fantastic team of all women who recognize each other’s strengths and work in a spirit of support and appreciation. I also report to a very strong and experienced female leader, who takes the time to check-in, coach, guide and encourage me. There is so much growth that working in such an environment fosters in a healthy way! During my five+ years thus far at Kymeta, I’ve had other female executives offer mentorship and perspective that has helped my approach in leadership. I’ve also had women reach out proactively to request mentorship from me. We celebrate each other and work collaboratively, tackling challenges and recognizing our accomplishments.

Alisa Garcia - Senior Director Sales Operations

Coming from industries predominantly dominated by men, I found it refreshing during my exploration of Kymeta to observe a significant presence of women in leadership roles. The leadership team consistently provides equal opportunities for expressing feedback, fostering an inclusive environment that extends to individuals at all levels within the company. The empowerment of individuals from the leadership team with such supportive practices enables all of us at Kymeta to model these principles as we work collaboratively.

Brenda Kuhns - Senior Director of Marketing

What advice would you give to the next generation of female leaders?

Stay curious, be genuine, embrace bravery, and trust in your abilities as you lead the way.

June Li - Digital Marketing Manager

Find your interest, focus, determination, hard work and balance in the career you choose. Work hard, play hard; lead by example, give back by mentoring and coaching the next generation of leaders.

Anne Liu - EVP and Chief Financial Officer

My advice to future women leaders would be to embrace their authenticity and resilience. For the longest time during my career, I accepted that “it’s just how it is,” but that wasn’t true. At Kymeta, I started hearing my own voice and understood that my perspective matters. You can face challenges, but don’t conform to traditional norms. Create your own path and champion inclusivity, lifting others along the way.

Stephanie Morato - Marketing Manager

Speak up! When you have a question but think it’s a “dumb question”, ask anyway. When you think you’re ready for more or for the next step, tell you manager that you’re ready. When you don’t agree and feel that some information is missing from the discussion, say it like your perspective is important because it is.

Lilac Muller, Ph.D. - Senior Vice President Product

From your experience, what essential advice and practical tips would you offer to women aspiring women to establish a successful career?

Set goals that truly resonate with you. Surround yourself with a supportive tribe who genuinely believe in your journey, uplift & inspire you. Trust in your abilities, especially when going gets tough. See failures as valuable lessons that shape your unique path. Take a moment to celebrate every milestone, big or small—it’s all part of your story. Remember to nurture yourself amidst the hustle because your well-being matters most. Stay strong, you’ve got this!!

Reena Sawkar - Global Logistcs Manager

I have spent most of my career being the only woman in the room from serving in the Army and throughout my career in engineering and program management in the Aerospace Industry prior to joining Kymeta. It the responsibility of women everywhere to make it easier, to break down barriers for the women that come after us. I hope in some small way, I continue to meet that responsibility

Janna Schober - Vice President Program Management and Supply Chain Operations

On behalf of the entire Kymeta team, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the women who contribute their talents, passion, and expertise to our company. Your dedication and leadership inspire us all, and we're honored to celebrate your achievements on this special day. Here's to the continued success and empowerment of women at Kymeta and beyond. Happy International Women's Day!