Our Mining Community Story
Who We Are
The Idaho Chapter of Women in Mining is a nonprofit organization made up of like-minded professionals from around the state who are leveraging their diverse experiences to change the perception of mining in the 21st century.
WIM Idaho is dedicated to educating Idaho citizens about mining’s vital contributions to modern life, informing decision-makers about the industry’s priorities and challenges, and making mining career opportunities accessible to new audiences.
In addition to our educational mission, WIM Idaho offers members meaningful opportunities to connect with industry professionals, share resources, and build lasting relationships that help advance our organization’s goals.
We welcome members to get involved through one of our four dynamic committees:
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Communications and Social Media
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K-12 and Legislative Education
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Events and Fundraising
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Scholarships
Led by passionate and engaged committee chairs, these groups actively advance WIM Idaho’s outreach and impact across the state.
Meet the Leadership Team
President: Emily Hagenah
Emily brings 12 years of experience in recruiting within the mining industry. She holds a Bachelors degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry and a certification in employment law. As the founding President during the startup phase through 2023, she helped establish the groundwork of this group. Over the past year, she has focused on expanding the K-12 education curriculum as Co-Chair of the Education Committee. Under her joint leadership, the committee has grown significantly, and continues to receive requests from schools across the state, demonstrating the impact and reach of the program. Emily grew up in Idaho where her family has a long history of mining in the Silver Valley.
Vice President and National Representative: Jennie Davis
Jennie Davis is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the mining and construction industries. Her career is a testament to hard work, adaptability, and continuous growth. She began as a janitor at a mine site and steadily advanced through a variety of roles—including haul truck operator, filing clerk, payroll specialist, and human resources—before moving into project accounting. Today, she serves as a Business Manager, where her deep industry knowledge and diverse experience allow her to effectively oversee financial and operational functions.
With a strong foundation in business management software and process optimization, Jennie excels at streamlining workflows and improving efficiency. Her ability to adapt to new challenges, combined with her dedication and loyalty, makes her an invaluable asset to her team.
Her journey reflects not only her expertise but also her unwavering commitment to growth and excellence in every role she takes on.
Secretary: Tawnya Hall
Tawnya Hall is a Safety Officer and Project Management Assistant at SVL Analytical, an environmental testing laboratory. She has been involved in the mining industry since 2010, bringing extensive experience in project coordination and workplace safety. Passionate about industry growth and advocacy, she joined WIM in 2022.
Beyond her career, Tawnya is a proud mother of five adult children and grandmother to three wonderful grandkids. She also shares her home with two beloved dogs, who are often considered the favorite children.
Treasurer: Michelle Harman
Michelle earned a BS in Mining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and worked through college and beyond in the mining industry for aggregate mines, gold, copper, and consulting until making the transition to Komatsu as an application engineer. She moved to Idaho for Bridgestone, where she is now an account manager for large mining tires.
National Representative: Emily Fredericks
Born and raised in the Idaho panhandle, Emily began her career in mining by spending 5 years underground at the Galena Mine in Wallace, Idaho. She currently works as a geologist at Red Dog Mine in northwestern Alaska. She has experience in both exploration and core logging, as well as underground and open pit production and grade control. She graduated with a Bachelors in Geoscience in 2021, and enjoys spending her time off outdoors, preferably around cool rocks.
National Representative Alternate: Nan Wilson
Hello, I’m Nan. I love being a problem solver, digging into data, and finding ways to improve processes. I spend my time skiing at Schweitzer, driving four kids, volunteering with Girl Scouts, and daydreaming about travel. I grew up in the mining town of Kellogg and have been running our family business supporting mine operations since 2017.
I am a huge fan of WIM, the opportunities it provides for women to advance the mining industry, build connections, build ourselves, and collaborate with peers. My company, SVL, is a WIM corporate sponsor. I participate in WIM opportunities and conferences and I enjoy representing the Idaho Chapter.
There's something for everyone
Networking
WIM Idaho provides opportunities for members to connect with other industry professionals, share resources, and build relationships as they work to advance organization goals.
Educational Outreach
WIM Idaho is, above all else, an educational group. We are professionals working towards one common goal: To raise public awareness about he value of minerals and their direct correlation to our standard of living.
Professional Development
Our organization meets every other month, featuring guest speakers who provide valuable professional development opportunities for our members.
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Thank you to our Sponsors
Your support makes it possible for us to continue our work in educational outreach, networking, and professional development.
We truly couldn’t do it without you!
