Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. announces its honor as one of the 2023 Empowering Women Awardees, presented by Lehigh Valley Business and the Central Penn Business Journal.
This inaugural award celebrates the outstanding commitment of companies and organizations in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania that actively support and empower women. Empowering Women aims to highlight tangible and innovative initiatives by recognizing the efforts of businesses, law firms, nonprofits, and other entities dedicated to advancing women in both the workplace and the broader community. An esteemed panel of judges, composed of leaders from Lehigh Valley Business and Central Penn Business Journal, selected the honorees. Recipients of the Empowering Women Awards demonstrate a commendable track record in recruiting, hiring, and promoting women. They exhibit a commitment to fostering gender equality by offering mentoring programs, driving systemic change, including women in leadership roles, contributing to philanthropic endeavors that support women, and providing scholarship assistance.
“The inaugural Empowering Women award honorees know the importance of women in the workplace and work to support and advance their leadership,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Lehigh Valley Business and Central Penn Business Journal. “These businesses support mentoring for women and other programs that are clearly aimed at helping women succeed. Lehigh Valley Business and Central Penn Business Journal are proud to congratulate these organizations for recognizing the incredible value and power of women in the workforce.”
From its inception, Isett has championed the advancement of women, fostering a culture that embraces education, professional development, and thought leadership. Through various resources of internal associate development, external organizations, and tuition reimbursement programs, Isett empowers all associates to pursue personal and professional goals unlocking their full potential. Isett also recognizes the importance of inspiring the next generation of female leaders in STEAM fields, actively engaging in outreach and educational initiatives. With an unwavering commitment to growth and empowerment, Shirley Isett’s spirit has not only fueled the company’s success but has also forged a path for the elevation of women. Today, women are represented across Isett’s 14 engineering & consulting services as well as within the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
Within our company is a dynamic organization called “Women of Isett” comprising diverse sub-committees that foster professional development, mentorship, collaborative discussions, and team-building fun for our female associates. Our tenured professionals serve as mentors, providing invaluable guidance across topics including personal branding, networking, public speaking, and education. Isett’s alignment with external organizations such as Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and Regional Leadership programs such as Leadership TriCounty and Leadership Lehigh Valley engages associates with seasoned and developing professionals across various industries. Outside of our organization, Isett is committed to community efforts that support the growth of women. Programs such as Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls, She Nailed It, and DaVinci Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Forum engage our associates in supporting our community and the growth of the next generation. Many of our female professionals hold roles within organizations that focus on diversity and inclusion for all.
Isett, among the honorees, was recognized at the awards celebration on November 13th, where it shared the spotlight with 24 other deserving organizations. Erin Burke, Southeast PA Vice President, and Marketing Director of Barry Isett & Associates, expressed the company’s gratitude, stating, “Isett is honored by this recognition, as we have genuinely strived to elevate women within our firm and across our industry since the early days of the company.”
