Empowering the Next Generation of Female Leadership in Offshore

ABOUT THIS EVENT

In an industry where women make up just 2% of the worldwide workforce, Ally Cedeno has made it her mission to empower the next generation of female seafarers, and in turn, reduce the gender gap through the nonprofit organization, Women Offshore Foundation. In just three years, Women Offshore created a groundswell in the maritime industry that propels the careers of female seafarers through various initiatives, including a mentoring program, called the Mentorship; the Women Offshore Podcast; website resources at WomenOffshore.org; and an annual conference in Houston, Texas.

In this 30-minute presentation, Ally will share her career at sea and what motivated her to create Women Offshore. From hardships on the high seas to a crew that supported her, creating Women Offshore was a journey in empowering herself and others.
Ally will also share her lessons learned in growing the organization, from an online presence that started during Women Offshore’s early days as a blog to how one can start and operate a virtual mentoring program with limited resources. She will even share stories from her podcast and its impact on seafarers. Lastly, Ally will engage you with lessons learned on how to empower women at your own organizations to achieve success, while pursuing their own career goals.

By the end of the presentation, you will feel empowered to make a difference in your industry to support an inclusive culture on the water.