Jillian Ladegard

Jill is a results-driven leader with 20 years of experience in project execution and program management. As a Program Director for Stantec’s mining business in Phoenix, Arizona, she manages the delivery of engineering and execution services for mining clients. Jill has worked in the mining, infrastructure, oil & gas, transportation, and environmental industries around the world. She is a registered professional mechanical engineer and has master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration. Jill is also a recreational pilot and enjoys flying to remote places, backcountry hiking and camping, and skiing with her husband and 2-year-old daughter.   

Why the WC?

As a professional woman who has worked in male-dominated industries (Engineering, Construction and Mining) my entire career, I wanted to unite with a group of strong, motivated, women making a difference. Until recently, I’ve never had strong female role models, associates, or coworkers and most of my professional colleagues and mentors are men. I reached a point in my career where I have the experience, knowledge, and ideas to contribute to a women’s leadership group in a meaningful way. I joined the Women’s Collective to connect, collaborate, and grow as an individual female leader and to work as part of a team focused on promoting women in leadership roles.