Lou Setnicka, Training & Employee Development Manager for Patagonia, Inc. will moderate the Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition panel examining women's leadership issues at the annual OIWC Summer Gathering during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.
“This panel examining Women and Leadership directly aligns with the mission of the OIWC,” says Setnicka. “We have a great lineup of panelists, and look forward to substantive audience participation regarding this important topic.”
The panel that Setnicka will moderate includes women from both inside and outside the industry. The panel includes Kathy McGuire, VP Operations at K2 Sports; Jean Dunham, Master Coach at the Strozzi Institute for Leadership; Colleen Clark, Director Training & Development at EMS; and Dianne Walker, Director of LaunchPad at the University of Utah. Panelists will discuss their experiences in leading others and share their formulas for success. Questions to be discussed and debated include; What constitutes good leadership qualities in women? What was your greatest learning experience in leading others? What pitfalls and traps would you recommend women avoid?
“For women in the outdoor industry, attending this event is a must,” Setnicka adds. “The backgrounds of the panelists are top notch, truly inspirational, and I'm confident their experiences will provide significant lessons for us all.”
In her 17 years at Patagonia and prior to her current position, Setnicka served as the company's Public Affairs Director, assistant to Patagonia's owner and founder, Yvon Chouinard, worked in Human Resources as a specialist in Recruitment and Employee Relations, and began her career at the company in the Wholesale Division. Before moving to Patagonia, Setnicka spent 15 years working as a Ranger with the National Park Service in national parks throughout North America. She is a certified Career, Executive and Life Coach with the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara, Calif. And is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Organizational Management at Antioch University.
