#WhyWeWeld
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Staci Martinez is a fabricator, metal artist and carpenter. As a multi-skilled tradeswoman, Staci has experience with different materials and work environments. We interview Staci to learn about her work as a welder, and how it compares to working with other materials.
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In her journey from welding student to teacher, Courtney Moser has been no stranger to big accomplishments. From learning to weld on a scholarship at a well-known welding academy where she achieved 4.0 GPA, to working as a teacher and being recognised as the top instructor in her state, Courtney has an impressive story that we wanted to learn more about.
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Saray Hernandez is a traveling welder from San Diego, California. As a traveling welder, Saray spends time working in different parts of the United States, mainly on a number of structural and pipe welds. We talk to her about her experience as a welder, and her advocacy for more women in the trades.
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Tammy Lee is an Illinois-based scrap metal artist who retired from her job as a court reporter to start a small business. YesWelder chatted with Tammy, to learn about her work, her small business, and what it's like to transition from being a court reporter to a full-time scrap metal artist.
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Melissa, an advocate for women, who is in the trade and has plenty of plans to drive more awareness and recognition.
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