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"My journey has taught me that nobody will have your back like you do. As an Indigenous woman in this field, we have to work a little harder to prove that we are adequate for the position. Showing proof of what you can do and accomplish speaks volumes." — Doris Menore
Member Spotlight: Doris Menore (Kayahsun)
We are thrilled to spotlight Doris Menore (Kayahsun – "Woman Who Stands Above the Big Blue Sky"), one of our newly appointed Co-Chairs and an inspiring force across the skilled trades! An enrolled member of The Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin and a descendant of The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin (Bear Clan), Doris brings technical expertise, field-tested resilience, and deeply rooted traditional values to heavy highway construction.
Highlights of Doris’s Journey
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Background & Education: Transitioned from CNA work to earn her Associate degree in Geoscience as the first graduate in her field at the College of Menominee Nation.
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Industry Leadership: Holds a Class A CDL and key certifications in NUC Density, AGG-Tech 1, and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), advancing from flagging to operating heavy equipment and density testing.
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Advocacy: Serves with International Native Women in Trades (INWIT) and Co-Leads the NAWIC Indigenous Industry Council alongside three other women.
Check out her full story and featured profile in the Autumn/Winter 2026 issue of Pride and a Paycheck (Vol. 29, #3) here: Read Full Article on Pride and a Paycheck