Women’s History Month is dedicated to celebrating the often overlooked contributions of women to our culture, history, and society. This Women’s History Month, we’ll be shining a spotlight on some of the incredible women who have devoted themselves to the cooperative movement and helped to make our world a better, more cooperative, place.
Lori Capouch has championed rural and frontier co-op development in North Dakota for over three decades. From rural electrics to childcare coops, her work has proven that in frontier and rural places, where the free market has trouble serving, the cooperative model can be a viable solution. Click HERE for more information.
Donna Walker is Hoosier Energy’s first female CEO in its 72-year history. A certified public accountant, she was promoted to CEO after serving 23 years in a range of positions, including executive vice president and chief financial officer. When Hoosier senior leaders asked Walker to lead an improvement initiative at a power plant, Walker accepted, despite not having a background in electricity. That experience was a turning point and inspired her to aim for an executive position. “Women tend to apply for positions they feel they’re qualified for, whereas men have the mindset of, ‘I have a good background, and I can figure it out.’ If something interests you, apply for it. You can figure it out too. You won’t be sorry that you said yes.” Click HERE to learn more about Hoosier Energy.
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225 S. East Street, Suite 252
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317.692.7707
Email: info@icdc.coop
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