From the beginning of my career in engineering I’ve stood out because of my age, gender and nationality (being born and raised in Greece). I’m sure many other women reading this will have felt a similar sense of unease, looking around only to see a few women in the room or on site. The lack of representation can be disheartening, however as a young female engineer, it also pushed me to prove myself and encourage other women to join this profession.
The changes I’ve seen since the start of my career have been immeasurable. Organisations started supporting open public discussion and more young professionals are encouraged to act as mentors to schools and universities. Companies started investing dedicated teams to create robust strategies towards diversity & inclusion. I have been lucky to have started my career within the past decade and moreover that I was one of those young female professionals who was encouraged to inspire others. It has been a delightful journey, and Britis