From the only woman in the room to CEO, an interview with Pam Hall

From the only woman in the room to CEO, an interview with Pam Hall

Author: Ann Gisinger March 11, 2024 Duration: 41:29

Pam Hall’s 50-year career in the environmental consulting industry was built on her reputation as a consummate professional, passionate leader, and trail blazer. She was the only woman biologist hired at Normandeau in 1971 and by 1988 Pam was the President and CEO of the company, a role she held for over 30 years.

Celebrate Women’s History Month through Pam’s incredible story. Mary Ryan (a trail blazer herself!) interviewed Pam in 2021 as part of Pam’s EBC Lifetime Achievement Award.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

EBC Lifetime Achievement Award – past winners: https://ebcne.org/news/award/lifetime-achievement-award/#tab-id-2

Video of Pam’s Interview: https://youtu.be/MHv8_tygjLY

Normandeau Press Release for the EBC Lifetime Achievement Award: https://www.normandeau.com/blog/ebc-honors-former-longtime-normandeau-president-ceo-and-board-chair-pam-hall-with-lifetime-achievement-award

Where to find Pam and Mary:

Pam’s Bio: https://www.normandeau.com/environmental-consulting-leadership-team

Pam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-hall-4261ab2b/

Mary’s Bio: https://www.nutter.com/people-Mary-K-Ryan

Mary’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mktryan/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

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Hosted by Ann Gisinger, Energy Environment Economy digs into the complex and critical intersections suggested by its name. This isn't a surface-level discussion; it's a deep dive into the practical challenges and innovations shaping our world, from modernizing our electrical grids and scaling renewable energy to managing stormwater and redeveloping brownfield sites. Each conversation in this podcast features thought leaders who are actively working on issues like climate adaptation, emerging contaminants, and solid waste management, providing listeners with grounded insights from the field. The discussions, presented by the Environmental Business Council of New England, move beyond theory to explore the real-world economic and policy decisions that drive environmental progress. Tuning in, you'll hear experts unpack how these technical fields directly impact communities and commerce, offering a nuanced perspective that connects scientific detail with broader societal outcomes. For anyone curious about the forces designing our sustainable future, this series provides essential context and analysis, making the vital links between energy systems, environmental health, and economic viability clear and compelling.
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