WIM Massachusetts | Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Today and Shaping Tomorrow

Join WIM Massachusetts for

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Today and Shaping Tomorrow

Date:
Thursday, September 10, 2026

Time:
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET

Location:
The Chateau
131 River Rd
Andover, MA 01810

Cost to Attend:
WiM Members = $35
Nonmembers = $45

Panel Members:

Mary K. Herndon, PhD- Senior Engineering Fellow — Raytheon
Robin Trickett- President — Union Machine Company
Kim Abare -Owner — New England Die Cut
Lily Fitzgerald- SHIELD Lead — MassTech

Join the Women in Defense (WID) Greater Boston Chapter and Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Massachusetts Chapter for an evening of networking and conversation with women leaders from across the defense and manufacturing industries.

Hear from accomplished professionals as they share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice for overcoming barriers, advancing into leadership roles, and creating opportunities for others. The event will also feature an overview of the Massachusetts SHIELD Initiative and the growing opportunities it is creating for women, manufacturers, and suppliers throughout the defense ecosystem.

The evening will include a panel discussion, audience Q&A, networking, and passed hors d'oeuvres.

Whether you're an established leader or an emerging professional, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and gain insights from women shaping the future of defense and manufacturing in Massachusetts.

ABOUT WOMEN IN DEFENSE
Women In Defense (WID), a National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Affiliate, engages, cultivates and advances women in all aspects of national security. Incorporated in 1985, Women In Defense provides members a business environment for professional growth through strategic networking, education, and career development. This national alliance is comprised of women and men from industry and defense organizations of every size; all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces; Government agencies, academia, think tanks, associations, and professional services.
​WID is committed to developing future STEM leaders, creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and providing a dynamic, forward-thinking community for emerging leaders.

We can't wait to see you there!