Ambitions, expectations and realities of working at height as a woman

Drawing on 17 years of work at height within the disciplines of rope access, canopy research and arboriculture Vicki Tough will discuss the opportunities and challenges encountered whilst navigating a career with rope, harness and a uterus.

Speaker: Vicki Tough, Sylvana Alta

Saturday 11/23/2024

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Hall B5, Stage

English

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Reflecting on these experiences Vicki will explore the considerations and conversations that she believes are crucial in diversifying teams and why we are not where we think we are in the fight for equality.

Women at height, Industrial climbing, Presentation

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