About seven percent (7%) of Solomon Water female staff make up the 24% female workers in the State Owned Enterprise (SOE) that are actively taking leadership roles supporting the organization’s strategies and recognize the efforts and energy that women bring into the workforce.

These women have undergone a Pathway Leadership Program which trains them how to lead in the organization that employs over 240 employees.

Solomon Water has 34% representation of women in the workforce and 76% male.

In the SOE’s corporate strategic plan 2024 to 2028, there is the need to push the ratio and they are investing in building capacity, but also in the space for women.

As part of that, 10 female participated in the Leadership Pathway program.

Speaking in their “Leadership Development Journey: Our Reflection, Stories of Growth and Inspiration” presentation at the 16^th Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo 2025 last week at the Aquatic Center, three women: Michelle Maelaua, Lucy Habu and Rhonda Tavalo, expressed their acknowledgement about the program.

Ms Maelaua shared that the program really outlines leadership very clear to her as a leader.

“Initially we think of it (leader) as a position, but it’s more of a process. It’s a process of how do you influence people, how do you build trust with people, with your employees,” she said.

She added that the program gives her the opportunity to realize how to make decisions, how to communicate and how it has impact on employees.

Read more at: https://www.solomonstarnews.com/womens-leadership-pathway-program-acknowledged/