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people and communityhard hats and ceiling smashers

4 min read | march 07, 2023

women break new ground in energy

The women of Chevron continue to blaze trails across boardrooms, oil fields and laboratories.

Chevron women have been breaking glass ceilings and stereotypes for nearly 150 years. Most recently Hye-Kyung Timken, principal scientist, became the second woman to receive the U.S. National Academy of Sciences Award for Chemistry in Service to Society.

On International Women's Day, we're highlighting the accomplishments and efforts of such employees and their pioneering spirit.

"Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to stand alongside women of all cultures and backgrounds who come to work every day to make a difference. I am inspired to work with talented women who are dedicated to building an energy system which delivers affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy today and for tomorrow."

eimear bonner

vice president and chief technology officer

notable women

From rig workers and environmental specialists to engineers and executives, our employees help bring much-needed energy to a growing world each day.

sirajum munira is helping power one of the most densely populated countries in the world

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chicovia scott explores alternative sources for renewable natural gas

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vanessa ryan leads our efforts to reduce methane throughout our worldwide operations

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rhonda morris advances education and racial equity

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meet the woman leading chevron's legal support for families in houston

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yaya shares a day in the life as a chevron chemist

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monica shares her passion for STEM with the next generation of girls

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eliana delivers safety, performance and value for our Angola business

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maria commits to being her best both as a runner and as a lead data engineer

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women push energy's frontiers at the richmond technology center

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we've got their back

Chevron has a deep commitment in supporting both our employees and the communities where we operate.

In 2021, when Process Engineer Vanessa Fruge shared concerns about performing refinery inspections while in her third trimester of pregnancy, we helped her find a solution.

We delivered by equipping one of Fruge's colleagues with a Microsoft HoloLens® mixed reality headset that allows the user to share what they're seeing with colleagues working remotely. It gave Fruge-who was working on her tablet-a real-time view of operations and allowed her to collaborate with team members.

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Over the past year, we continued to back women's progress by:

  • Supporting STEM programs that excite and inspire the next generation of women scientists.
  • Joining forces with women-owned company Siren Energy to, in part, improve supplier diversity and inclusivity.
  • Covering milk delivery services, refrigeration and expedited shipping for nursing mothers travelling for business.
  • Helping employees relaunch their careers, including women who paused their careers to care for relatives.
  • Donating more than $2 million to initiatives that empower women and girls in sports, education and the workplace.
history makers

Chevron's history is rich with innovation and determination. Perhaps that's what drew forward-thinking women such as Nell Palmer to us.

Palmer joined the company in 1885 and, aside from working her way up to secretary of the president, staunchly campaigned for women's rights.

The following century, women played a vital role in keeping our production moving during the Second World War. By the end of 1944, more than 4,000 women were employed by Chevron, with many working in our refineries.

2023hye-kyung timken wins national academy of sciences award

Hye-Kyung, a Chevron fellow, received the 2023 U.S. National Academy of Sciences Award for Chemistry in Service to Society for developing catalyst technology that can make oil refineries safer. She is the second woman to receive the award.

Hye-Kyung, a Chevron fellow, received the 2023 U.S. National Academy of Sciences Award for Chemistry in Service to Society for developing catalyst technology that can make oil refineries safer. She is the second woman to receive the award.

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2022huma abbasi helps inform our response to health threats

Chevron's general manager of health and medical Huma Abbasi helped lead our COVID-19 response by applying lessons from the deadly HIV/AIDS epidemic. She and her team have developed policies, programs and partnerships to improve workforce health access to care in the communities where we operate.

Chevron's general manager of health and medical Huma Abbasi helped lead our COVID-19 response by applying lessons from the deadly HIV/AIDS epidemic. She and her team have developed policies, programs and partnerships to improve workforce health access to care in the communities where we operate.

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2002marty gilles: one of the first woman leaders of a chevron refinery

Marty started at the El Segundo Refinery in 1979 as a design engineer. Throughout the years, she held a number of different management positions. Then in 2002, she became the general manager of the Hawaii Refinery, making her one of the first women to lead a Chevron refinery.
Marty started at the El Segundo Refinery in 1979 as a design engineer. Throughout the years, she held a number of different management positions. Then in 2002, she became the general manager of the Hawaii Refinery, making her one of the first women to lead a Chevron refinery.

1996deborah jenks-reichhold: first woman captain of chevron shipping

Deborah joined Chevron shortly after her 1984 graduation from the California Maritime Academy. In 1995, she was promoted to pilot & mooring master, then in 1996, she became Chevron Shipping's first-ever woman captain.
Deborah joined Chevron shortly after her 1984 graduation from the California Maritime Academy. In 1995, she was promoted to pilot & mooring master, then in 1996, she became Chevron Shipping's first-ever woman captain.

1977carla anderson hills: first womanchevron board member

In 1975, Carla was appointed secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, becoming only the third woman to hold a cabinet position. Then in 1977, Carla became Standard Oil of California's first woman board member. In her role, she was a published advocate for the energy industry.
In 1975, Carla was appointed secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, becoming only the third woman to hold a cabinet position. Then in 1977, Carla became Standard Oil of California's first woman board member. In her role, she was a published advocate for the energy industry.

1943vivian a. clark: first woman chevron service station manager

Vivian became Standard Stations' first woman service station manager in 1943. Clark was one of many women who supported the company's retail network during the war years.
Vivian became Standard Stations' first woman service station manager in 1943. Clark was one of many women who supported the company's retail network during the war years.

1941viola atwell: one of chevron's first woman truck drivers

In 1941, Viola became the first woman truck driver at the company's Richmond refinery. She was just one example of Standard Oil of California's changing face as more women entered the workforce to support their families and country during wartime.
In 1941, Viola became the first woman truck driver at the company's Richmond refinery. She was just one example of Standard Oil of California's changing face as more women entered the workforce to support their families and country during wartime.

1885nell palmer: one of the first women at chevron

Nell, one of Chevron's first women employees, joined Pacific Coast Oil Company as a stenographer in 1885 and, in 1911, became secretary to the president of Standard Oil Company of California. Nell was also an advocate for women's suffrage and active in the Business and Professional Women's Club of San Francisco, even after retirement.
Nell, one of Chevron's first women employees, joined Pacific Coast Oil Company as a stenographer in 1885 and, in 1911, became secretary to the president of Standard Oil Company of California. Nell was also an advocate for women's suffrage and active in the Business and Professional Women's Club of San Francisco, even after retirement.

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