Laura Pashley

Can you tell us a bit about your background and what you do now?

I studied industrial and systems engineering at the University of Florida. I am interested in process optimizations, emerging technologies, and I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds. I am currently pursuing my masters degree in systems engineering from Cornell University. I am an industrial engineer in the Aerospace Industry.

What do you most enjoy about your current position?

I enjoy learning about airplanes, and how they work, and I like solving problems to make improvements in the processes to make them more optimized.

Did you have a favorite mentor and how did they inspire you? 

My mentor is my mom and she has inspired me throughout my life to push myself and believe that I can accomplish great things. She is the most resilient and hardworking person I know.

What is one piece of advice you wish you had received when you were just starting out?

Everyone is on their own journey so it does not serve any purpose to compare yourself with others. Also, it is okay to not knowing everything or taking longer to understand. You will get there and most people do not know everything when starting a new role.