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May 31, 2024

Rail Resources – The League of Railway Women with President, Sarah Yurasko

Rail Resources – The League of Railway Women with President, Sarah Yurasko
Season 2

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Sarah Yurasko  – President of the League of Railway Women (LRW). Together they discuss the League of Railway Women, how the organization is a resource for women and companies in, as well as those supporting the rail industry. They also discuss all that LRW offers including mentoring programs, scholarships, awards, networking, education, a career center, and corporate partnerships. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading. You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard!

KEY POINTS: 

  • The American Railroading Podcast has broken into the Top 50 in our genre on Apple Podcasts!
  • Sarah’s goal in college was to have a career in international law, until a college internship in transportation changed her mind.
  • The League of Railway Women began in 1997 and was founded to support women not only in railroading, but also to be inclusive of women in companies that support the railroad industry.
  • In 2018 the LRW board performed a review of the first 20 years with their members and determined that members wanted a greater focus on networking, education, and mentorship.
  • At their 20-year anniversary in 2018 LRW had approximately 200 members. In 2024 LRW has over 2,700 members.
  • LRW’s mentoring program was so well received that the initial enrollment maxed-out within 30 days of its launch date.
  • The Career Center within LRW is exclusive to individual and corporate members.
  • LRW’s networking events are available to LRW members and non-members alike.
  • The LRW 2023 Railway Woman of the Year Award winner was Kari Gonzalez, President & CEO of MxV Rail.
  • Stay tuned for our next episode!

 

LINKS MENTIONED: 

https://www.americanrailroading.net

https://www.americanrailroadingstore.company.site 

https://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com  

https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast 

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX 

https://www.railwaywomen.org 

https://www.aldonco.com 

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Sarah Yurasko

President, LRW / SVP Law and General Counsel, ASLRRA

Sarah Yurasko is President of the League of Railway Women, a professional association dedicated to connecting and cultivating women in rail, where she has been on the board of directors since 2017. In addition to being President of the LRW, Sarah is Sr. Vice President / Law & General Counsel with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), Sarah advises on all legal matters for the ASLRRA and represents the short line industry nationally on policy matters. Prior to the ASLRRA, Sarah worked at the Association of American Railroads (AAR) as Assistant General Counsel, focusing on law issues regarding safety. Sarah previously worked at Amtrak where she focused on high-speed rail planning and policy development. Sarah started her career as a trial attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel at the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). While at the FRA, Sarah completed the Executive Potential Program through the Graduate School USA, a leadership development program that provides training and developmental experiences for employees they deem as having high potential. Sarah earned a Juris Doctor from American University’s - Washington College of Law, a Master of Arts degree in International Affairs from American University’s School of International Service, a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Southern Methodist University. Sarah currently resides in Spotsylvania, Virginia with her husband and 5 children, and in her spare time enjoys going RV’ing.