Dulles International Airport salutes our women employees for their contributions.
To commemorate Women's History Month 2021, Dulles International Airport is launching a new series #LeadingTheWay, acknowledging the tremendous efforts of women working to effectively communicate the ever-changing situation both within the organization and externally to our passengers.
They contributed to seamless running of the airport during the pandemic and are now shaping the recovery process.
Christina Saull | Shareese Clarke | Edythe Richards
Christina Saull - Corporate Communications Manager, Communications
Role: "As part of a team of communicators who promote, protect and defend the reputation of Washington, D.C.’s airports, there is no typical day, but that’s what is great about the job. The best days are spent in the airports, on the toll road and with our police and fire departments, interacting with my colleagues and our customers – and doing a little plane spotting. The pandemic has been not only the biggest challenge of my career, but also the biggest opportunity to learn, strategize and innovate. The day of that first conversation, I never could have imagined it would grow to touch the entire company. It has brought out the best of the Airports Authority; the incredible teamwork, collaboration and support I have felt from all my colleagues is inspiring. "
Motivation: "Everyone is working hard for the health and safety of our customers and the recovery of our business – that’s my motivation to keep pushing forward."
"I am inspired and motivated by women across the aviation industry. We are a small, but mighty, bunch and I’m proud of our contributions to our business."
Shareese Clarke - Police Recruitment Officer, Pubic Safety
Role: "I serve as a “brand ambassador” for the MWAA Police Department. My primary role is to introduce, promote, and educate potential candidates about our agency and why we’re the best choice for a career in law enforcement."
Motivation: "As the Police Recruitment Officer, I speak to people of all ages and backgrounds about the field of policing. I serve as a point of contact and build candidate relationships during the applicant process. My goal is to attract the best candidates to our department and help them envision the career they can have with us. Women’s History Month is important because it’s a time to focus on and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women that are too often overlooked. "
"This month is important because it reminds me that women have achieved great successes even when facing extraordinary obstacles and that I can do the same. "
Edythe Richards - Organization Development Specialist
Role: Realigning our training initiatives to the virtual world.
Motivation: "I’m at my best when I’m inspiring and motivating others to be their best. The more I learn about other people, the more I’m able to gauge their strengths and understand how they’re able to contribute to the work we do at the Airports Authority. This is why I love training and development. The more I can help employees engage in meaningful and useful learning, the more motivated and ready we will be to face today’s rapidly changing work environment."
"This month is a time to celebrate the achievements of women, but it’s also an opportunity for both men and women to strategize on empowerment and gender equity. We now have data that shows that hiring and promoting women is good for business. Our changing workforce also requires continued collaboration and innovation. Our collective intelligence is what will spur us forward."