Women in Deep Foundations
The Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee was established in 2014, comprising both Women and Men representing all industry stakeholders to support women working in any capacity in the foundation industry. Since issues that affect women in the industry affect other minority or underrepresented participants, the committee welcomes and enjoys a diverse membership. The essential involvement of male committee members fosters understanding and awareness and sharing of experiences to effect real and broad industry change. DFI memberships for students are free and students are welcomed and encouraged to participate in all DFI and WiDF programs.
Committee Chair
Emma Migneault
Worldsensing SL
Emma Migneault is a channel account manager with Worldsensing SL. She has over 12 years of business development, estimating and project management experience. Migneault has been dedicated to instrumentation projects for geotechnical and structural applications for the last 7 years. Projects she has worked on include monitoring of earth retention systems, rail monitoring, structural monitoring, load testing of foundational elements, ground improvement design validation, dewatering performance verification dam performance and tunnel alignment monitoring. In her current role, she works with Worldsensing channel partners, develops key market strategies and develops technical approaches for IoT connectivity for remote monitoring.
Migneault is active in industry organizations and has helped spearhead Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee initiatives including development of the Mentoring Pod program, and in fundraising for the DFI Educational Trust events at the annual conference including the WiDF reception, the 5K Fun-Run/Walk and the Hal Hunt Lecture. She holds a bachelor’s degree in geology and geological oceanography from the University of Rhode Island.
Purpose Statement
To enhance professional development opportunities for women in the deep foundations industry.
The WiDF program creates networking, mentoring, and professional development programs that support career readiness and growth and raises awareness of career opportunities in geotechnical engineering and deep foundations design and construction.
Committee News & Events
- DFI Announces New Chair for Women in Deep Foundations Committee
- Women in Deep Foundations Committee Column: Burnout Noticed: A Modern Workforce Problem
- Nov-Dec 2023 Committee Chair's Report in Deep Foundations Magazine
- DFI Educational Trust Awards Women in Deep Foundations Professional Development Grants
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