Transforming Transportation: Women in Propane
Last week, Chelsea Uphaushad, Director of Marketing for Roush CleanTech, attended the Women in Propane Planning Retreat in Portland, Maine. Women in Propane (WIP) Council, an initiative of the National Propane Gas Association, was founded in 2012 to support the advancement and success of women in the propane industry. Through mentorship, networking and professional development, Women in Propane fosters a more inclusive propane industry for all industry professionals.
One of WIP’s standout programs, the Knowledge Exchange mentoring platform, connects women and men across all roles and experience levels to share insights, build confidence and grow leadership potential.
Women in transportation are increasingly being recognized for their efforts to drive sustainable businesses, school districts and transportation agencies. Here are just a few words of wisdom from women shaping the transportation world with their decision to operate propane buses:
- Amy Rosa, Wa-Nee Community Schools, Indiana: “We are very student-driven here at Wa-Nee. In the end for me, it’s whatever we can keep in the classroom that financially benefits the student while providing the same service we’re able to do now.”
- Kay Cornelius, St. Louis County Schools, Minnesota: “Propane is the right plan for us.”
- Barb Cline, Prairie Hills Transit, South Dakota: “Prairie Hills Transit is on the cutting edge of public transit operation with these new propane buses and the first propane fueling infrastructure in the state.”
Interested in getting involved with Women in Propane? Explore opportunities for mentorship and engagement at womeninpropane.org.
