Northrop Grumman is the title sponsor of the Global Women in STEM Leadership Summit where company leaders speak about, and supporting, women in STEM careers. 

Helping Women in STEM advance their careers

Global Women in STEM Leadership Summit is a two-day summit dedicated to giving women in scientific and technological fields from all career paths access to powerful tools, strategies and connections to advance their careers and their lives. 

“The Summit is an insightful and empowering program designed to inspire attendees through sessions tailored specifically for promoting women in STEM. Bringing together women from around the globe who are passionate about STEM fields resulted in an extremely powerful two days. I am delighted to play a part in this pioneering program," says Mary Petryszyn, Corporate Vice President & President, Northrop Grumman Defense Systems.

Heading up the Summit's Advocacy & Advisory Board are Northrop Grumman leaders Susan Bruce, Vice President, Advanced Mission Capabilities, Airborne Multifunction Sensors; Blake Bullock, Vice President, Communication Systems, Strategic Space Systems; and Wendy Robello, Senior Director, Systems Engineering, Defense Systems.

Many talented Northrop Grumman women are addressing the event

• Rebecca Torzone, Vice President, Strategic Growth Officer, Defense Systems: Lessons Learned panel; Leading with empathy and creating Conditions that help people thrive
• Sarah M. Willoughby, Vice President, OPIR and Geospatial Systems: Lessons Learned panel
• Dr. Malika Grayson, Program Manager, Enterprise Campaigns, Enterprise Services: Double Minority: Race and ethnicity in the workplace; Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome: How to gain more confidence, conquer your fears, and take charge of your life and career; Lessons Learned panel
• Enanga Fale, Sr. Manager, Systems Engineering, Weapon Systems: Building your personal brand; Building effective high-performing teams; Lessons Learned panel
• Susan Hawkins, Sr. Director, Strategy and Mission Solutions, Navigation, Targeting, & Survivability: Building your personal brand, Stepping back to step up; How to Win at Work Without Losing in Life: A modern day approach to work-life balance 
• Sarah M. Willoughby: Vice President, OPIR and Geospatial Systems: Things I wish I knew when I started out my career
• Arshia Linda Hoar, Sr. Director, Undersea Warfare & Oceanic Site Lead: Things I wish I knew when I started out my career
• Blake Bullock, Vice President, Communication Systems, Strategic Space Systems: Resiliency, Courage and Open-Mindedness: Creating our path; What It Takes to Be an Executive: Winning strategies and leadership philosophies 
• Wendy Robello, Sr. Director, Systems Engineering, Defense Systems: Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome: How to gain more confidence, conquer your fears, and take charge of your life and career; Lessons Learned panel; Double Minority: Race and ethnicity in the workplace 
• Rebecca Torzone, Vice President, Strategic Growth Officer. Defense Systems: What It Takes to Be an Executive: Winning strategies and leadership philosophies 
• Latesha Young Taylor, Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Space Systems: Reinventing Yourself: How to navigate a career pivot; Leading with empathy and creating conditions that help people thrive 
• Susan Bruce, Vice President, Advanced Mission Capabilities, Airborne Multifunction Sensors: Lessons Learned panel; Building effective high-performing teams
• Andrea Yeiser, Vice President, Engineering & Sciences, Network Information Solutions: Building a culture of diversity, equity & inclusion 
• Lindsay McEwen, Vice President, Navigation & Cockpit Systems, Navigation, Targeting & Survivability: How to Win at Work Without Losing in Life: A modern day approach to work-life balance 
• Erin Shaw, Director, Engineering, Strategic Space Systems: How to Win at Work Without Losing in Life: A modern day approach to work-life balance; What's your superpower?
• Andrea Yeiser, Vice President, Engineering & Sciences, Network Information Solutions: What's your superpower?
• Melissa Brown, Director, Talent Management & Development, Defense Systems: Double Minority: Race and ethnicity in the workplace 
• Sarah Schellfeffer, Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Space Systems: What It Takes to Be an Executive: Winning strategies & leadership philosophies 
• Gefferie Yee-Madera, Vice President, Engineering, Strategic Space Systems: What's your superpower?; Building a culture of diversity, equity & inclusion 
• Dr. Nykia J. Brooks, PMP, ASEP, Program Manager/Electrical & Systems Engineering Manager, Global Sustainment and Modernization: What's your superpower?
• Christine Harbison, Sector Vice President and General Manager, Combat Systems and Mission Readiness: What's your superpower?

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