Our Engineering Journeys

We became engineers for a variety of reasons, we have followed different paths, and now we are solving problems everywhere.      This speaker series celebrates our diversity, our creativity, and our ability to affect change.

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Christa Cook, Chloe Rastatter, Erin Hughes

Founders of Solidarity Engineering

March 24, 2022, 12 noon PT

After learning that the refugee camp in Matamoros, Mexico had limited access to clean water and sanitation, Erin, Christa, and Chole each separately decided to do something. They didn’t meet until they were all at the US-Mexico border where they collaborated and eventually formalized their work as Solidarity Engineering.

Join us to learn more about Erin, Christa, and Chole’s engineering journeys, their boots-on-the-ground experiences, and how their work has expanded since Matamoros.

Eileen Vélez Vega

Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Public Works for Puerto Rico

April 1, 2022, 12 noon PT / 3 pm AT

From chartering a Society of Women Engineers section to being a vice president of a consultancy to becoming Puerto Rico’s first female Secretary of Transportation, Eileen is a trailblazer.

Join us to learn more about Eileen’s engineering journey, her leadership, and her resilience.

Debra Gore-Mann

President & CEO of The Greenlining Institute

January 13, 2022, 12 noon PT

Debra received her engineering degree and MBA from Stanford University all while playing Division I basketball. Debra held a variety of leadership positions before becoming the President & CEO of The Greenlining Institute.

Join us to learn more about Debra’s engineering journey, her advocacy efforts, and her expert skills in juggling life, work, and sports.