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Envisioning the FutureBEACH WOMEN IN ENGINEERING CONFERENCEStarting a New JobAll Speakers listed on last slideApril 9, 2022100 Women StrongCSULBCOLLEGEOF ENGINEERING100 WomenStrong CSULBCollege of Engineering1
The Journey to Today Fifth thru current Job:Mia M. Fujii, Director level: PortfolioDevelopment Executive at SIEMENSTechnical sales, Local Mgr., Bus DevelopmentMgr., Services Director, Americas Zone Mgr.Compliance Director to current role27 yearsGot MarriedHad Three childrenFourth Job: a bit later Technical Sales with company that becameSiemensThird Job: a few years later Value Added Reseller position providingMechanical Engineering solutionsAge: 22GraduateUC IrvineElectricalEngineerSecond Job: a few yearslater built & tested RAD HARD electronicsystems for the Air ForceFirst Job: Control Data Corporationdesigning circuits for Aerospace customers100 Women Strong CSULB College of Engineering2
The Journey to Today Roni Allen, Computer Engineering &Computer Science Instructor, CSULBCurrently teaching at CerritosCommunity College and workingas a Women in EngineeringConference organizer.Still teaching at CSULB. Alsoinvolved in grants working withteachers and students.Masters in Educational Technology:Age: 38Age:28GraduateCSULBBusinessSecond Job: Teaching Part time atCSULB CECS departmentFirst Job: Worked for a smallsoftware company that sold andsupported accounting software formanufacturing and distributioncompanies100 Women Strong CSULB College of Engineering3
The Journey to Today Fifth Job: Romeo PowerAnne Devine, Chief Operating Officer atRomeo PowerChief Operating OfficerMoved to CaliforniaBack to where I went to High SchoolFourth Job: UGNSupplier Quality Manager, Director of ProgramManagement, Plant MangerGot re-MarriedMoved to ChicagoThird Job: Ford Motor CompanySupplier Quality, Purchasing, and Supplier QualityProgram Manager for the Ford ExplorerGot MarriedHad Two childrenAge: 22GraduatedKetteringUniversitySecond Job: ChryslerIndustrial Engineer (axle plant)First Job: Industrial Engineer at anAutomotive Electrical companyGot Masters in Engineering ManagementCo-op Job: Worked for GeneralMotors while in college – Graduatedwith over 2 years of experience100 Women Strong CSULB College of Engineering4
The Journey to TodayElizabeth Roney, Systems IntegrationNext Steps?Engineer II at Thermo Fisher Scientific inthe Genetic Testing Solutions division2019Graduated TulaneUniversity with aB.S. in BiomedicalEngineering andB.A. in EnglishToday: Systems Engineer II forGenetic Testing ServicesContractor, Thermo Fisher Scientific:Systems Engineer for DNAMicroarraysMasters Degree, BiomedicalEngineering (Tulane again, 2020)Internship: Mechanical Engineering,Intraoperative Brachytherapy at Xoft5
Work life balance take care of the big rocks Did you ever notice that the word TIME has the word ‘ME’ in it? Make sure to note Time Invested in what is important to ME1Time withfamily &friendsTime to workon career“ME” time tolearn, grow,build networkoutside of workTime to evaluate,take inventory ondirection to takewith careerTime it takes tochange and tomove on to thenext role7
First Job “Great to know tips”What does success look like: Build a strong support system: Ask yourself key questionsabout what interests you the most and connect with those thatcan help develop you even more in those areas of interest. Growing up my dad would always say, “You are what youhang around.” Something I say to my kids now. - R Allen8
First Job “Great to know tips” Have a Voice don’t worry about what others might think ofyou focus on key areas you can contribute and make thatknown to others.Oxford Dictionary definition9
Session Activity:Recognize the Imposter Syndrome,stop it in its tracks!§ Take 10 minutes to think of two situations where you felt the imposter syndrome§ Ask the student to your right to describe their two situations§What emotions did they feel?§Ask if they spoke up, or felt bad in silence, and if they did not speak up, why did they remainsilent? Write down their responses.§Ask what they would have done differently if they could relive those moments?§ Write down how you would suggest they deal with each situation§ Have that student ask you about your two situations§ Share how you are feeling describing these moments in time§ We will share our stories with large group for 10 minutes10
How can 100 Women Strong support you?Let us know – we are seeking your input!Brainstorm career choicesfor my engineering majorLearn from one anotherHow to build and maintainprofessional networksFind Industry contactsin my career pathWhat to expect whenstarting a new jobTrustingSmall ceShare current strugglesand concernsHow to find InternshipsImprove my resume andsocial media presence100 Women Strong CSULB College of Engineering11
100 Women Strong want to thank you for attendingStarting a New Job“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”Lao TzuTake a step today!Make a Connection TodayIntroduce yourself & exchangeinformation, ask questions.Connect with speakers onWhova AppPost Event SurveyWe want your feedback.Survey on Whova AppPowerful InformationReview all CC Slide coachingcircles-0Join Us Again SoonAttend our next event—later this 0-women-strongCreate a JournalWrite down lessons learned,goals, next steps & timeline.Grow & maintain your networkGet SupportBe a member of 100 Women 100-women-strong-steeringcommittee12
BEACH WOMEN IN ENGINEERINGCONFERENCELinked In Contacts – Networking CoachingNameCompanyPositionMia FujiiSiemens tiveRoni allen/ElizabethRoneyThermo FisherScientificSystemsIntegrationEngineer IIhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-roney/Anne Devine Romeo PowerChief ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shobavarma/Thermo FisherScientificLinked Inhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/miafujii/13
supported accounting software for manufacturing and distribution companies Second Job: Teaching Part time at CSULB CECS department Masters in Educational Technology: Age: 38 Still teaching at CSULB. Also involved in grants working with teachers and students. Currently teaching at Cerritos Community College and working as a Women in Engineering
