Mary Casillo, our Senior Vice President of Business Development, was featured on the Let’s Talk Supply Chain platform as part of their Women in Supply Chain series. These stories celebrate the women who are making a profound impact within the supply chain industry.
About Let’s Talk Supply Chain
Let’s Talk Supply Chain is a platform that amplifies the voices of industry leaders while addressing challenges, opportunities, and innovations within the supply chain. Their Women in Supply Chain series highlights women who inspire the next generation of leaders. This initiative also fosters an online community designed to support women professionals with resources for career growth, networking, and mentorship.
Mary’s Insights and Journey
Mary’s journey into the supply chain industry is both unique and inspiring. Transitioning from managing fitness facilities to leading national pallet programs, Mary discovered her passion for the pallet sector and has since dedicated her career to cultivating sustainable supply chain solutions. Her expertise in strategic communications, business development, and leadership continues to drive positive change at Pallet Alliance and beyond.
During her feature with Let’s Talk Supply Chain, Mary shared invaluable insights on:
- Mentorship: The vital role mentors have played in her professional growth, helping her navigate challenges and celebrate successes.
- “There’s a mentor who fits every stage of your professional and personal growth. As we evolve, our mentors often do too. Either because they’ve fulfilled their role or because our journey calls for a different kind of guidance. Some mentors have equipped me with the knowledge to excel in my work, while others have offered the encouragement and advocacy I needed to stay resilient through tough times.”
- Diversity in Supply Chain: Her experiences as a masculine-presenting LGBTQ+ woman in a male-dominated industry, overcoming obstacles with determination and confidence.
- “I found my voice the day I accepted who I truly am. As a masculine-presenting female and a member of the LGBTQ community in a predominantly male industry, I was once told that someone “like me” could never be the face of a company. That day my mindset shifted.”
- Advocacy: The importance of empowering others, championing inclusivity, and fostering collaboration within the industry.
- “I look forward to connecting with more women in supply chain with inspiring stories of their own. I am ready to be a stronger advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.”
Her advice to women in supply chain is clear: “Don’t let others define who you are. Only you hold that power.”
To read more of Mary’s feature, visit Let’s Talk Supply Chain.
