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Lorena De Almeida
Lorena is an ambitious civil engineer with a passion for infrastructure and development. Growing up in Maputo, Mozambique, she learned the importance of engineering for the development of a country. She currently works at WSP USA and is an advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEM.
Statement:
“I believe that investing in people through intentional listening, encouragement and collaboration is the best way to value them, their ideas and build trust. This is the recipe for creating a sense of belonging for people, which is necessary for growth and achievement of any successful result.”