Women Empowered: Honoring Women’s History Month is a monthlong series of Q&As with regional women in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Written by Audra Anderson
Curtistine Billups, 55, of Everett
Pipefitter details struggles, successes of being a woman in construction
Read part one, which highlights Curtistine Billups, a woman of color who works in construction, and acknowledges International Women’s Day, celebrated March 8.
Kristi Dominguez, 52, of Ferndale
Ferndale superintendent puts service above self
Read part two, which highlights Kristi Dominguez, superintendent of Ferndale School District.
Shayla Francis, 56, of Mount Vernon
Post Point chief operator encourages women to pursue trades
Read part three, which highlights Shayla Francis, chief operator of Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Rebecca Pederson, 38, of Bellingham
Bellingham teacher-turned-firefighter found her passion at 35
Read part four, which highlights Rebecca Pederson, a Bellingham firefighter.