Working moms in STEM face a unique set of challenges, and they don’t always get the support they need in the workplace.
Heather Ulrich, new product introduction (NPI) manager at Caterpillar, joins us on this episode to share how she started a moms group in her company to provide connection, resources, and support for working moms.
Hear the steps Ulrich took to bring this group to life, the biggest challenge faced along the way, discussion topics the group covers, and advice on how listeners can establish moms groups in their own organizations.
Listen to the episode on SWE’s website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Speaker: Heather Ulrich, New Product Introduction Program Manager, Caterpillar
Heather Ulrich is the recipient of the SWE Work/Life Integration Award and is a NPI Manager at Caterpillar.
During her first pregnancy while working for Caterpillar, Heather discovered the need for support for working moms in the workspace and was instrumental in the creation of the Caterpillar Moms Employee Network.
Host: Sam East, Media Personality and Host of Diverse: a SWE Podcast
Sam East is a media personality based in Toronto, Canada.
You can hear her on “Sam & Dames” in the afternoon from 3-7PM on Toronto’s #1 Hit Music Station, 99.9 Virgin Radio, and with the iHeartRadio Canada app.
When she’s not in studio, she might be hosting live events, hosting and producing the podcast “Lessons to My Younger Self,” or sharing a video that leads to a personal invite from Oprah Winfrey.
Sam is also a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and is thrilled to be able to share tools to help cultivate presence, peace, and self-awareness.
Diverse: a SWE podcast has been recognized as a top women in STEM podcast and a top engineering podcast!
