SCORES of women participated in the first ever Project HER Guyana, women in project management workshop, hosted by Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc., on Saturday, at the Pegasus Corporate Centre, Georgetown.

The workshop was hosted under the theme, ‘Recognising and Inspiring Her in the field of Project Management’, and it sought to explore the critical role women play in leading successful projects.

The event was described as “nothing short of inspiring”, and was said to have opened with energy, enthusiasm, and a shared commitment to empowering women.

With over 200 women in attendance, the Managing Director of Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc., Eusi Evelyn in his remarks reflected on his journey toward conceptualising Project HER Guyana.

The Managing Director who has over 20 years of experience as a project management professional, had envisioned this initiative to honour the invaluable contributions of women in project management and inspire the next generation of female leaders across various fields.

Lead project management panelist Sharda Mohan-Soomai, Josephine Tapp, Andrea King, Dr. Natasha Gaskin-Peters, Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran and Onecka Newland were in attendance, and spoke on key topics such as Leadership with Impact, Effective Communication in Project Management, Overcoming Gender Bias in Project Management, Building a Career in Project Management, The Project Manager’s Toolkit and The Art of Negotiation.
According to the organisation, the highlight of the event was the recognition of outstanding women who have made significant contributions in their profession having exemplified dedication, leadership, and innovation while overcoming many challenges in their respective roles.

Notably, the event saw five female awardees being honoured for their remarkable contributions to the profession. The awardees were identified as Beverly Braithwaite-Chan, Beverley Tapp, Karen Cumberbatch, Nadine D’Andrade and the first Female President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith.

Underscoring that the success of the workshop marked the beginning of an ongoing journey to empower women in project management, Project HER Guyana invites all women interested in project management to join them in this significant initiative, whether they are an experienced professional or exploring the field for the first time.

The organisation expressed special thanks to its partners for coming on board to make this dream a reality noting that their support has been instrumental in empowering women in project management and driving meaningful change.

Green State said, “To our amazing female-led team, today signified that there is strength in unity when women come together with a shared purpose. This workshop was not just an event, it was a movement, and we are proud to be part of a future where women continue to lead, inspire, and break barriers!”

The event was sponsored by Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc., El Dorado Offshore, Metro Office and Computer Supplies, Voicefm 96.1, among other companies.