Alicia Robinson, 14-year steamfitter, CAD/VDC Coordinator for Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship, Chair for UA Local 469’s Women’s Committee and published author. Joined the pipe trades union as a second-generation female steam-fitter-apprentice in 2010. Finds fulfillment in empowering others to remain resilient in our trade every day, while working closely with brothers and sisters to find solutions to issues that can foster retention recruitment and always remembering the sisters that came before.