Women’s History Month celebrates the achievements of women in history, culture, and society. In the United States, the UK, and other countries, Women’s History Month 2026 is observed from Sunday, March 1 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, while Canada observes Women’s History Month in October to correspond with Persons Day on October 18.
Women’s History Month
While it’s important to celebrate women’s history during the other 11 months, too, March is dedicated to celebrating the numerous but often-overlooked contributions of women, highlighting the role women have played in history, reflecting on the efforts of past generations, and recognizing the women who make a difference in our lives today.
To celebrate Women’s History Month at Post Consumer Brands, we asked women leaders across our organization to share their experiences, insights, and advice on what it means to lead and how to champion others:
“As a woman who has been in many male-dominated environments, I have learned that the most effective leaders stay true to who they are. It’s not only acceptable, but valuable to care about my team, listen to them, and act on the ideas that help make our work and our lives simpler while still achieving strong results.”
- Amy Cernava, Site VP, Northfield, MN
“I’ve learned that you don’t have to lead like anyone else in the room to be effective. Early on, I felt a ton of pressure to think faster, speak faster or react faster. Now, I know my strength is questioning the ‘why’ behind decisions, being accountable and being consistent.”
– Jordyn Moran, Maintenance Reliability Manger, Meadville, PA
“Supporting others means showing up in the way they would like to be treated. In some instances that can mean giving advice or connecting them to someone who has been in their shoes. In other cases, it means shouting out their accomplishments and celebrating with them.”
– Ellen Johnston, Associate Director, Research & Development, Lakeville, MN
“Uplifting the next generation of women leaders requires active sponsorship, mentorship, and creating inclusive environments that foster growth and skill development. I challenge my team to develop their leaders, encourage risk taking and make those efforts visible. I actively identify emerging leaders and build meaningful connections to support and encourage them.”
– Brigette Fresz, Senior Site Director, Jonesboro, AR
“I’ve learned that having a voice —and using it—matters. Early in my career, I saw how easily strong perspectives could be overlooked or minimized. It reinforced the importance of speaking with clarity and conviction, and ensuring others have the space to do the same.”
- Roxanne Davis, SVP Manufacturing, Lakeville, MN
“Representation matters. By being visible and present for young Black women, I hope to show them that a future in engineering and corporate leadership is possible. When one of us wins, we all win.”
– Juma Waganda, Operations Leadership Development Program, Battle Creek, MI
“Being self-aware and honest about what you can contribute to an organization earns you the opportunity to have candid conversations about what you desire in career progression, training or new opportunities. It gives leaders a clear path to advocate for you.”
- Kim Schultz, Senior Director, Distribution, Lakeville, MN
“Key pieces of leadership for me are uplifting those around me to make sure their voices are heard and encouraging them to speak up even when–and especially when–they have a different perspective to share.”
- Heather Redman, Sr. Director of Digital Commerce, Lakeville, MN
“Supporting other women looks like building a community that empowers women. That means celebrating achievements, offering mentorship, and being an empathetic listener.”
- Dana Craven, Senior Director, Demand Planning, Lakeville, MN
“I’ve learned that confidence isn’t about knowing everything; it’s about trusting that you can figure it out. You don’t have to choose between being strong and being kind. You can balance performance and humanity. You can drive hard results and still laugh in the hallway. The leaders I respect most do both.”
– Jen Schultz, VP Sales, Lakeville, MN
“I’ve worked with some exceptional women that are driving results, but may fly under the radar because they do not think to drive visibility to their work. I look for opportunities to make them more visible, but it’s not just about providing the opportunities, it’s also a mindset shift they may need help unlocking.”
- Anne Murphy, Senior Brand Director, Lakeville, MN
“I’ve learned it’s possible to be both effective and empathetic at the same time, and that the two actually strengthen each other. I try to boost other women’s self-confidence by sharing what I know, offering constructive performance coaching, and creating space for honest feedback.”
- Jill Bollettieri, General Counsel, Lakeville, MN
“Pay attention to the leaders and peers you work with and try to emulate what you admire about them. There is no need to reinvent the wheel. All you have to do is copy what has been successful in the past. As a leader, I always try to give praise on the positives, be transparent on opportunities and be a good listener.”
- Jocelyn Wille, Director, Category Leadership, Lakeville, MN
Learn about how Post creates an inclusive work environment for its team.