Women in Telecom
Leadership. Innovation. Diversity.
Women in rural telecommunications are making their mark in the industry by bringing innovation and ideas to the table across every aspect of the business. The NTCA Women in Telecom program reflects progression, creativity, diversity and contributions that women make in the field. The program offers opportunities to connect and share your obstacles and successes. Be a part of change and recognize the need for women to take active and upward roles in the workplace and their community.
Women in Telecom Events
Connect, Inspire and Grow With NTCA Events
What better way to learn and grow than through the power of networking. NTCA events catered specifically to the women of telecom is a great place to converge. Hear from other women, share your stories and draw in the lively roundtable discussions at the following NTCA events.
Upcoming Events
Webinar
Women in Telecom Discussion on Leadership: What Drives You and What is Holding You Back?*
April 2 | 2 p.m. ET
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Women in Telcom Fly-In
Join other women in the industry for the 8th Annual Women in Telecom Fly-In
July 11 | Washington, DC
For additional information, contact Michelle Ly.
Fear is not an option according to Mona L. Thompson, general manager, C.R.S.T. Telephone Authority, and Camille Christiansen, partner, Moss Adams. Hear from these amazing women as they share their story, experience and advice on how to tackle and eliminate the barrier of fear when climbing the corporate ladder.
In Episode 3 of FollowWIT, Roxie Mayberry, NTCA board director and board member for Matanuska Telephone Association Inc., and Robin Reed, senior vice president, Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative, discuss their journey to leadership roles and how they gained the experience needed for their professions, beat the odds and built their careers.
Connect With Women On The Rise
Mentoring Program
Connect with a colleague on the rise or share your knowledge and experience with a female seeking guidance. We are proud to announce that we are rolling out a beta mentoring program this year. If you have interest in participating in the program, please contact us.
Listservs
Women in the industry are connecting online to help each other grow. Join the NTCA Women in Telecom Listserv, a member's only resource, and start sharing your stories and challenges with other women on the rise within the rural telecom industry. Here, you could attain ideas from others on how to tackle barriers, overcome fears or grow in your career.
*member login required
WIT Gives Back—Making a Difference with Time, Talent and Treasure
Planning for retirement can including making a difference with time, talent and treasure. According to the recent Aegon Retirement Readiness Survey 2019, only 25% of U.S. women believe they are on course to achieve their retirement income needs and just 26% are confident they will be able to retire with a comfortable lifestyle. We know that retirement requires planning and thinking ahead—no matter how old you are when you start preparing—and women often have different concerns from men.
What are some things you should consider as you think about retiring? And how can you also include gifts to your family, organizations, and causes that you care about in those plans?
Women in Telecom (WIT) is partnering with NTCA’s philanthropic arm, the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), for a session about retirement and making a difference with time, talent and treasure. And what better day to do that than on December 1, Giving Tuesday?
As women in telecom, we represent a strong voice for movement, change and upward mobility. We welcome you to join this conversation and learn more about the powerful influence that women have in the communities you serve. You will be joined by other women in the industry who are paving the way and helping you plan for a smarter and stronger financial future, including:
Dani Dawson, Author of "She Who Inspires" and Executive Director of Development, University of California San Diego
Jane Wigen, Member Relations and Benefits Education Manager, NTCA
Janet Cloyde, Vice President of Member Relations, NTCA (Ret.)
Broadband Conversations With Jessica Rosenworcel
Broadband Conversations podcast is dedicated to highlighting women who are making an impact on our digital lives. In each episode, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel talks about women who are breaking new ground and forging new paths in technology, media and innovation and about what they are working on, what is on their minds and what they think is next for the future.
In the News
- March 21, 2022, Shirley's Blog
A Conversation with NTCA's Women Leaders During Women's History Month
- June 9, 2021, NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association Blog Post
A Life Well Lived
- January 17, 2021, The Mercury
Now That's Rural: Catherine Moyer, Pioneer Communications
- July 22, 2020, Shirley's Blog
Women in Telecom Virtually Flew to DC Today!
- July 15, 2020, ISE Magazine
Survey of 500 Women Reveal the Challenges They Face
- January 28, 2020, She's Talking Back Podcast
Mean Girl Culture: Rethinking Female Relationships in the Workplace with Shirley Bloomfield
- December 31, 2019, Forbes
Women in Leadership: Practical Strategies to Drive Change In 2020 & Beyond
- November 19, 2019, FCC
FCC Announces the Membership of and First Meeting of the Task Force for Review the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai designated Pioneer Communications (Ulysses, Kan.) Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Catherine Moyer to serve as vice chair of the task force.
- October 11, 2019, ABC News
All-Women Delta Crew Flies 120 Girls to NASA Headquarters to Inspire Female Aviators
- October 10, 2019, Broadband Beat
Talking Broadband With Land O' Lakes CEO Beth Ford
- September 12, 2019, Harvard Business Review
Research: When Women Are on Boards, Male CEOs Are Less Overconfident
- August 21, 2019, The Herald-Tribune
Women Make Impact on Telecom Industry
- August 6, 2019, NTCA Newsroom
Shirley Bloomfield Among OSP Magazine’s Top Telecom Industry Influencers and Trail Blazers
- July 17, 2019, NTCA Stories of Innovation
2019 Women in Telecom Fly-In Packs A Lot Into a Few Days in Washington, D.C.
- July 12, 2019, Broadband Beat (Shirley's Blog)
NTCA Rural Broadband Women Hit The Policy Trail
- July 9, 2019, The Hill
Female Tech Lobbyists Shake Up Industry
Have a story to share? Contact us, we would love to hear from you.
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