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Education Session

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB)

Empowering Latina Engineers: Strategies for Advancing to Executive Positions

Thursday, October 24, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Location: MPCCW - 196 B
This session is designed to inspire and equip Latina engineers with the tools and insights necessary to navigate their career paths and ascend to executive leadership roles. This session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Latina engineers in the corporate world. Listen to the stories of three Northrop Grumman executives on how they broke the glass ceiling into executive roles. Attendees will gain valuable insights into leadership development, mentorship, networking, and personal branding, empowering them to thrive in their careers and make meaningful contributions to their organizations. This session is a must-attend for Latina engineers who aspire to break through the glass ceiling and take their place at the highest levels of leadership in the engineering industry.

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of the pathways to executive positions within the aerospace industry, including skills, experiences, and strategic choices necessary to ascend to leadership roles.
  • Identify and address cultural experiences and expectations that Latinas face and how they affect the path towards leadership and develop a plan to overcome these challenges.
  • Discover the significance of personal branding and visibility in the professional world and learn how to strategically elevate your profile and establish a strong professional presence within your organization.