Celebrating Women’s Equality Day at Valent U.S.A.

On August 26, 2025, Valent U.S.A. joined in recognizing Women’s Equality Day—a day that commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, and honors the ongoing fight for gender equity.

In agriculture, women have long been leaders, innovators and changemakers. At Valent, we see their impact every day, whether advancing research, developing crop solutions, supporting growers or championing sustainability practices. Their contributions strengthen our business and support a more resilient agricultural system.

Inspiring advice from women of Valent

To celebrate the occasion, we asked women across our organization to share their best career advice for the next generation of leaders. Their responses reflected resilience, adaptability, authenticity and collaboration—offering valuable insight for building a meaningful career in agriculture or any field.

Their words remind us that progress depends on diverse perspectives. By investing in equity, we create opportunities for innovation and growth.

Meet the leaders featured in our video

This year’s Women’s Equality Day spotlight video features several talented women from across Valent U.S.A.:

• Erin Miller, Sustainable Solutions Team Lead – West
• Svetlana Bondarenko, Senior Manager, EFM, Residue & Pollinator Exposure
• Sharleen Laperal, HR Business Partner
• Sue Tonkin, Learning & Development Manager
• Libby Spellman, Senior Manager, Digital and Brand Communications
• Kristina Madden, Territory Account Manager – West

Their stories reflect the strength, creativity and leadership women bring to every corner of our business.

Our commitment

At Valent U.S.A., we are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees can succeed, contribute and grow. Celebrating Women’s Equality Day is one way we recognize the important role women play in shaping our company and the agricultural industry.

Watch the video below to hear directly from the women of Valent as they share their stories and advice.

To learn more about Valent and our team, visit Valent.com or connect with a Valent representative.