During National Immigrant Heritage Month in 2024, Women of Color Online featured Mariana Costa Checa, one of Peru's leading innovators, as one of the trailblazing "Global Sisters in Innovation."
For International Women in Engineering Day, celebrated every year on June 23, we showcased the achievements of Rashmi Prasad, the recipient of the 2023 Technical Innovation in Industry Award.
The 2023 conference edition of Women of Color magazine featured Yagna Pathak, a medical affairs manager at Abbott. Pathak grew up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, until she was 11, before moving to Chicago with her family. Her transition to a new country was difficult, but she learned the importance of making genuine connections when making friends.
Gihan Oraby, the child of Egyptian immigrants, strives to help people broaden their mindsets, dissolve prejudices, and achieve their dreams.
As the 2021 Technologist of the Year, Mei Cai joins a list of outstanding women of color in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Mei recalls having several culture shocks but is now fully integrated into American life.
Yazmin Feliz, a researcher with a doctorate in science and engineering, was born in the United States to Dominican parents and grew up in the Bronx, NY.
During sixth grade, Feliz became interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and realized her potential after working with mentors.
In 1979, Mylan To, along with her family and over 400 other Vietnamese refugees, attempted to escape war-torn Vietnam.
After being attacked by pirates shortly after departure, they were stranded at sea.
Eventually, they were rescued by the crew of USS Robert E. Peary (FF-1073). Mylan received asylum in the United States and settled in San Diego with her family.
Ana Lucia Ochoa Lorenzini is an exemplary figure for women and Latino community members, showcasing an unparalleled work ethic. Fluent in Spanish and English, she has built trust and respect with individuals from various cultures.
Mary Hor-Lao, the director of software engineering at Abbott Neuromodulation, was honored with the Technologist of the Year Award at the 2023 Women of Color STEM DTX Conference.
Mary's journey from surviving the Khmer Rouge's genocide to becoming a prominent figure in electrical engineering is an extraordinary tale of resilience and determination.
