Moderated by Susan Bernard, WGBI’s Director, the conversation brought back two original convention panelists, Sandra Martinez and Kendra Janevski, joined by Ashley Fehnel, for a second round of insight on what actually keeps good people in their seats.

The webinar featured guest speaker Erin Allen, Director of Enterprise Architecture at Bain and Company, whose enthusiasm for making technology accessible proved infectious from the first slide.

Our next WGBI Member Spotlight shines on Laurie Oswald, a seasoned commercial leader whose cross-industry journey and commitment to inclusive leadership have made her a dynamic force in the battery industry.

Our next WGBI Member Spotlight shines on Melissa Floyd, a marketing and communications leader whose unconventional path—from data to software to batteries—has made her a powerful voice for the domestic battery industry.

Our next WGBI Member Spotlight shines on Cailin Buchanan, an early career researcher whose deep grounding in electrochemistry and passion for bridging fundamental science with real-world impact are helping shape the future of battery technologies at Argonne National Laboratory.

Our next WGBI Member Spotlight shines on Manasa Nalla, an innovation strategist whose engineering roots and consumer-centered thinking have made her a trailblazer in the battery industry.

WGBI’s “Generational Perspectives” panel brought together seven professionals from Baby Boomers to Millennials to explore how generational identity shapes the way people work, communicate, and lead.

On International Women’s Day 2026, WGBI members share what drives them — and what they’re building together.

In this Q&A, we sit down with Gwenn Barker, Global Laboratory Operations Manager at Clarios, whose career journey—from lab technician to global leader—exemplifies the power of perseverance, innovation, and influence.