What does being a woman in engineering mean to you?
I didn’t take the traditional route of an engineering degree. Before Babcock, I was in the Navy and I worked from the ground up and moved through the naval ranks driven by a desire to be the best. I am incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved and what I do.
Why do you feel it is important to celebrate the amazing work that women in engineering are delivering around the world?
Although our numbers are growing we are still very much in the minority. We need to show young girls that STEM can be for them and being an engineer can be a viable career path.
How do you view the opportunities available for women at Babcock?
Opportunities are definitely there but importantly so is the support network. We don’t consider gender when looking at ability but we do recognise that it can be more difficult for women and girls to get in to, and stay, in the engineering world. I think this is an incredibly important point to recognise as it’s about the current generation of women in engineering, not just encouraging those in the future.
How do you see the range of work / programs working at Babcock provides for women in engineering?
You can’t put a price on experience but it is about the great network of people that are here supporting you too. My career wouldn’t be where it is today, if it wasn’t for the people that have supported me.
What would you say to encourage more women into a career in engineering (STEM)?
Be authentic. Be brave. Be resilient. And above all, believe in yourself.