The WIE community is unique in that it is committed to the academic, professional, and social success of women and non-binary students.

For me, WIE has not only provided me with numerous opportunities, and resources such as mentorship to be successful as a minority in engineering, but has also provided a community that supports me and my goals.

During a particularly challenging period in my life, I attended my first Women in Engineering event. It was the Leadership Conference. There, I found a welcoming community of diverse individuals, all facing their own challenges. It was a relief to realize that I wasn't alone in my struggles. I felt inspired, accepted and more connected with the people around me.

WiE events have been a catalyst for my personal and professional growth. As a member of the Professional Events Committee, I witnessed firsthand how these conferences, leadership, and networking events created a nurturing space for Viterbi students, empowering them to excel in engineering and embrace a supportive community that fosters their success.

Through WiE events and the power of community, I have witnessed how Viterbi students feel encouraged, inspired, and uplifted, knowing that they are not alone in their journey and that they have a strong network of peers and mentors to rely on and Fight on with!

Humans are not meant to traverse this life- let alone a PhD program- alone. The women I've met through WiE events understand.