WITC Scholarship Winners: No Holds Barred for Amber Lloyd and Margaret Gardner
TCIA offers two $1,000 scholarships annually for travel and related expenses for women in the industry to attend TCI EXPO and take part in the Women in Tree Care (WITC) Pre-Conference Workshop held there. The opportunity has garnered great interest in the past, and this year was no different. “This past year, for the 2023 […]
Breaking Through the Tree Canopy with Nicole Benjamin
One community in tree care work is increasing, and that would be the league of extraordinary women. “It’s definitely growing, we’re not so much an outlier anymore. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a boys’ club, but at the same time it’s not weird to just be with all guys,” says Nicole Benjamin, tree climber, […]
Jordan Tielmann: Reshaping and Elevating the Role of Women, One Lift at a Time
Jordan Tielmann says the tree care industry has not only become more open and welcoming toward women in recent years, but she also stresses that being part of the industry is not limited to field operations. Translation: There are a lot more opportunities for women in the industry than meet the eye. Tielmann, a Certified […]
Women in Tree Care Scholarship Winners Charting Their Own Paths
The Women in Tree Care pre-conference workshop at TCI EXPO ’22 in Charlotte, North Carolina, in November offered a full day of education, breakout sessions and networking. The annual symposium is an important event for many in the tree care industry, as it works to provide targeted and relevant information to attendees who are interested […]
Women in Tree Care – A Force to Be Reckoned With
The Women in Tree Care (WITC) pre-conference symposium continued its momentum at TCI EXPO ’22 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event included a full day of education, breakout sessions and networking. The symposium has become a regular event at TCI EXPO and an important workshop for many in the industry. It aims to provide targeted […]