This episode features the audio from the industry panel at the 2021 Pipe School led by industry leaders who provided their perspectives and insights as well as addressed issues facing every Department of Transportation (DOT) including: building for the future, state funding, challenges during the pandemic, and the engineer’s right to choose.
The panel was put on by the Women in Concrete Alliance, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA).
Panel participants: 
Host: Kim Spahn – ACPA Vice President 
Moderator: Brandye Hendrickson – AASHTO Deputy Director 
Julie Lorenz – Secretary (Kansas DOT) 
Melinda McGrath – Executive Director (Mississippi DOT) 
Yassmin Gramian – Secretary (Pennsylvania DOT) 
Victoria Sheehan – Commissioner (New Hampshire DOT)

North American Concrete Alliance Fly-In

Concrete Connections is a podcast by the Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA). With roots dating to a 2005 luncheon held at the World of Concrete, WICA seeks to connect women in the concrete construction industry. Our goal is to provide opportunity for networking and growth, as well as inspiration for woman choosing the concrete industry as a career path. Hosted by and for women in the concrete industry, the WICA podcast tackles a variety of topics for women in the industry.