In 2002, Gihan Oraby graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in electrical/computer engineering.
She later went on to earn a master's degree in engineering management.
Gihan has worked as a civilian with the U.S. Department of the Army for more than 20 years.
She has served as divisional chief of the Quality Engineering and System Assurance Directorate at the Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center at the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey, and more recently as chief of the Medium Caliber Munitions and Rockets Quality/Reliability/Safety Engineering Branch.
She has managed hundreds of engineers and scientists working on armament programs.
Gihan is also involved in serving on the Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center's advisory councils and coordinating World Day for Cultural Diversity events and Executive Mentoring Panels.
Additionally, she is passionate about promoting opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.
As the president of the Picatinny Arsenal Women in Defense chapter, she advocated for scholarships for future scientists and engineers and led outreach programs such as Introduce a Girl to Engineering and Introduce a Teen to Engineering to encourage underrepresented communities to pursue STEM careers.
Gihan has voiced her commitment to helping people broaden their mindsets, dissolve prejudices, and achieve their dreams.
"As the child of Egyptian immigrants, I was raised in the Muslim faith with strong values and a duty to serve my community," Gihan told Women of Color magazine in 2018. "College was a challenge. But, as I tackled the technical rigors of electrical engineering, my parents’ guidance carried me forward. As I progress in my career, I strive to help people broaden their mindsets, dissolve prejudices, and achieve their dreams."
