Business
Marie Raser, P.E., LSRP, is Senior Project Manager with Matrix New World Engineering, a women-owned, national environmental engineering firm headquartered in New Jersey. In this episode Marie shares her experiences working in the male-dominated field of engineering, the challenges she faced as a woman working in the Middle East, and the perspectives—both personal and professional-- she has gained as a certified scuba diver. We also chat about: The importance of self-confidence and how to build your own Why you shouldn’t look to your supervisor to be your champion How she handles, “I thought they would be sending a man,” and similar comments Pivotal moments in her career and how she seized the opportunities Working during the Covid-19 pandemic and how she manages her team remotely The advantages she perceives in working for a women-owned company What she has learned from mentoring other women Where she looks for inspiration The positive changes she sees for women in engineering What she learned about teamwork from competitive sailboat racing The importance of confidence, resiliency and persistence in achieving career success And much more Marie’s work has taken her around the world; her hobbies take her under the sea. She seeks out and continues to thrive in challenging environments. To every woman seeking to succeed in business, Marie offers the following advice: “Fight for your place at the table. Take on additional responsibilities when available. Sometimes it’s important to step out of your comfort zone and volunteer for a challenging project---or voice an unpopular opinion.” Often times the best man for the job is a woman. www.Matrixneworld.com Mraser@Matrixneworld.com