Kuraray America Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
Today, on International Women’s Day 2026, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and impact of the women across Kuraray America, Inc. and the broader Kuraray Group.
Across Kuraray America, Inc., from manufacturing and laboratories to our robust commercial and corporate teams, our women contribute their talent, leadership, and perspective every day. Their work strengthens our organization and helps shape the future we are building together.
This year’s theme, #GivetoGain, resonates strongly with us. When we invest in one another - through mentorship, advocacy, knowledge-sharing, and support, we all grow stronger.
The power of our internal network of women reflects this every day:
→ Leaders lifting others
→ Peers encouraging peers
→ Teams collaborating to create opportunity
We also recognize the critical role of partnership. The support of our male colleagues and allies reinforces a culture where inclusion is active, intentional, and shared. Progress is not achieved alone; it is built together.
Beyond celebration, we remain committed to maintaining awareness, listening, learning, and continuing the dialogue around equity, representation, and opportunity. International Women’s Day is both a moment of recognition and a reminder to keep advancing the conversation throughout the year.
We invite you to explore how women at Kuraray America are contributing across science, engineering, leadership, and community engagement through the posts below:
Leadership Spotlight
Bettina Brayshaw → https://lnkd.in/gNeDVgna
International Day of Women and Girls in Science Spotlights
Xiaonan Singer Ph.D. → https://lnkd.in/gPXBZ7NX
Anita Jones, MBA → https://lnkd.in/g8qP64nF
Verónica Pérez Guevara → https://lnkd.in/gBd5fc8p
Jaylynn Walker → https://lnkd.in/gWryeSdK
Engineering Week Spotlight
Shelly Womack → https://lnkd.in/gdgpaiSs
Jacqueline Unzueta → https://lnkd.in/g7YY3DDE
Customer service week
https://lnkd.in/gS-NCa-f
As we approach our Centennial milestone, we remain focused on building a culture where giving, time, knowledge, support, and opportunity, leads to collective gain for our people and our future.