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I was always fascinated by how roads, bridges, and other civil infrastructure moved people and enhanced their lives. It’s what ultimately led me to a career in engineering and sparked my passion to get more girls interested in fields typically reserved for boys.I started my career as a draughtsman in the ‘90s, in a class of 40 men and just two women. Determined to enter the male-dominated engineering industry, I have since worked in a number of industries over the past 20 years, including road design and traffic engineering, wastewater treatment plants, and civil infrastructure.Today, I’m fortunate to be able to work on airports all over the world. As an Airport Designer specialising in airside systems and electrical design at NACO, a Royal HaskoningDHV company, I get to live my passion of not only creating infrastructure and spaces that will make a tangible difference for future generations, but also playing an active role in closing the gender gap in the engineering industry.To this end, I collaborate with like minded individuals who recognise that although much is being done to change the gender landscape in aviation, we need to do more to attract suitably trained and market-ready professionals that can meet the needs of the industry in future.Through initiatives like Girls in Aviation Day, I can share my knowledge and empower girls and women to become the best they can be. I love being part of the change I wish to see in the world by sharing my ideas and encouraging others to be part of the solution.

Listed skills include Autocad, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Cad, and 19 others.