On March 8th, 1857, one of the first-ever marches for unequal rights for women occurred. Since that day, March 8th has been annually observed as International Women’s Day. This day is about celebrating the women’s rights movement and bringing attention to issues such as gender inequality. On our Burkhart team, we are proud to have many amazing, hardworking women who continuously exceed expectations. Below we have highlighted these women and their thoughts on International Women’s Day.
Erin Burkhart
The first woman we are highlighting is our Office Manager, Erin Burkhart. Erin has worked for Burkhart Marketing Partners since 2013 and is a crucial component to our mission. Below are Erin’s thoughts on why International Women’s Day is important to celebrate.
Why do you think it is important to celebrate International Women’s Day?
“I think it is good to recognize women for their achievements and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by women. I also believe it gives young girls a goal to strive for.”
Kati Blair
The next Burkhart woman we want to highlight is our Sr. Marketing Executive, Kati Blair. Kati has been with the Burkhart team since September 2016 bringing creativity and motivation to our team. Below are Kati’s responses to why International Women’s Day is important and what being a woman means to her.
Why do you think it is important to celebrate International Women’s Day?
“We have come such a long way and have been able to make so many strides in everyday life and the workforce. Those wins are worth celebrating!”
What does being a woman mean to you?
“To me, being a woman means being strong. Whether we are running households, businesses, or both, we can handle so much, which I am so proud of.”
Hope Colclazier Bever
Our Marketing Manager, Hope, has been with us since August 2019 and is an exceptional addition to our team. Hope contributes intelligence and drive to #TeamBurkhart and does a fantastic job managing our interns each term. Below are her responses to questions regarding International Women’s Day.
Why do you think it is important to celebrate International Women’s Day?
“Women have come a long way in history, so taking time to appreciate what we’ve overcome, whether it be in social settings, work settings, etc., is always something to be celebrated – especially today.”
What does being a woman mean to you?
“To me, being a woman means being able to be assertive while being kind at the same time. It means that I am able to create and nurture new life and relationships that are meaningful and be able to learn how to be strong despite my weaknesses.”
Kenzie Patberg
Kenzie is one of our newer full-time staff members, but since she started in June of 2022, she has made amazing contributions to our team as our Marketing Coordinator. She also helps manage our Burkhart interns and brings our team tons of creativity and fresh outlook. Below are Kenzie’s thoughts on International Women’s Day and what being a woman means to her.
Why do you think it is important to celebrate International Women’s Day?
“Celebrating International Women’s Day is important because it allows everyone to learn and celebrate the challenges women have overcome and continue to overcome. It enables us to bring attention to the issues associated with women’s rights and how we can continue to push for change and equality.”
What does being a woman mean to you?
Being a woman means being powerful, strong-willed, compassionate, articulate and unapologetically me. Never letting anyone or anything define what you can and will become.
Chloe Dyar
We have two spring 2023 interns on our team, one being Chloe, who specializes in integrated marketing and advertising. She started on our team in January 2023 and consistently delivers exceptional work while also juggling school and extracurriculars. Her thoughts on International Women’s Day and being a woman are below.
Why do you think it is important to celebrate International Women’s Day?
“This day is so important because it shines light on women’s rights issues and celebrates the strides we have made as women.”
What does being a woman mean to you?
“Being a woman is extremely empowering to me; it means I am strong and driven in every sense. It also means that I hold compassion and love while still being powerful and unapologetic.”
Sophie Chadderton
Our other marketing intern is, Sophie, who specializes in social media and digital marketing. Sophie also started in January 2023 and delivers terrific work while juggling school and extracurriculars.
Why do you think it is important to celebrate International Women’s Day?
“It’s important to celebrate International Women’s Day to celebrate the prior, current and ongoing accomplishments of women worldwide.”
What does being a woman mean to you?
“Being a woman to me means being a leader, advocate and role model.”
To learn more about our team, visit our website or apply to join our team as a summer 2023 intern here!
