What I Do I'm starting a new role in the Building Technologies Office of the US Department of Energy. My work focuses on managing commercial building energy efficiency programs as well as strategizing ways to bring more diverse perspectives into the energy efficiency field.
Why Engineering? I chose engineering at a young age because I was concerned about the future of our climate and the health of our ecosystem. I wanted to pursue a career that would provide me with the skills and training to solve some of the world's most challenging problems in climate and environmental health.
School Days BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rowan University (Glassboro, New Jersey) MS and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)
Best Part My favorite part of my work as an engineer is confronting real-world challenges and developing solutions that can improve lives and protect the environment. It's such a rewarding career path!
Want to be an Engineer? An engineering degree opens so many doors for your future career. An engineering education gives you skills in problem-solving and pushes you to work hard, which are important skills for every type of job. My engineering education has led me down career paths I never knew existed when I first started as an undergraduate student. Also, don't give up! Engineering is a tough major, but you can get through it! I struggled early on with many of the general math and science courses needed for my degree, but I sought out extra help outside of class and pushed through. I'm so glad I stuck with it because my engineering degrees have led me to my dream career path.
Hobbies I really enjoy hiking as a way to clear my head, reconnect with nature, and exercise. I also love spending time with my Persian-mix cat named Mochi. While social distancing, I've gotten very into knitting as both a creative outlet and a way to embrace slow fashion and slow consumption (valuing our planet's finite resources).