Rayonier's Women in Leadership: Insights on Mentorship and Growth

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Rayonier organized a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) Table Talk featuring accomplished women in leadership positions within the company. Among the panelists were April Tice, the incoming Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Shelby Pyatt, the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and IT; and Maha Din, the Vice President of Tax. Liz Estera, the Director of HR and Employee Experience, moderated the discussion.
 
Throughout the informal conversation, each leader shared insights from their distinctive career paths and reflected on the triumphs and obstacles faced by women in corporate environments. Mentorship emerged as a crucial theme, with all panelists emphasizing its profound impact on their professional growth. Rayonier recently launched a structured mentorship program, and April encouraged employees to proactively seek guidance from their colleagues.
 
The discussion also delved into workplace adversity, with the leaders recounting personal anecdotes that led to significant skill development. Shelby highlighted the importance of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth, asserting, “You’re going to learn so much when you step out of your comfort zone.”
 
Rayonier's DEI Table Talks, led by Cal Jackson, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, serve as internal educational forums aimed at fostering dialogue and awareness among Rayonier's workforce.