After high school, I went directly to college and pursued a BS in Finance and Accounting. I spent 15 years in a corporate environment, behind a desk and countless meetings. It was a great career, but my soul craved something new. I wanted to work with my hands and expand my boundaries. So, in 2017 I left my desk job in search for something new and challenging. Immediately I opened a mountain bike coaching business, but the passion wasn’t there for me long term. After reading articles about the trades becoming endangered, without new apprentices joining the field. I realized there was a huge long term growth potential in this industry. In 2019 I joined Hawkeye Electric and immediately began my apprenticeship program with the IEC.

Being female in the industry definitely has its challenges, but I am enjoying the path towards my new career. I have found many great mentors along the way, both at Hawkeye and within the IEC program. Having the opportunity to challenge and overcome my fears has been incredible. I’ve developed new physical strengths and have found a backbone that I didn’t know existed. I’ve found immense value in the understanding of how important it is to work together as a team to get jobs done right and on time. The feeling of success at the end of a job is astonishing. I would highly encourage any female wondering if this path is right for them, to jump in head first and give it your all. You may surprise yourself and come out stronger in the end! I welcome any female in the field to reach out to me for advice, help, or comradery.

After high school, I went directly to college and pursued a BS in Finance and Accounting. I spent 15 years in a corporate environment, behind a desk and countless meetings. It was a great career, but my soul craved something new. I wanted to work with my hands and expand my boundaries. So, in 2017 I left my desk job in search for something new and challenging. Immediately I opened a mountain bike coaching business, but the passion wasn’t there for me long term. After reading articles about the trades becoming endangered, without new apprentices joining the field. I realized there was a huge long term growth potential in this industry. In 2019 I joined Hawkeye Electric and immediately began my apprenticeship program with the IEC.

Being female in the industry definitely has its challenges, but I am enjoying the path towards my new career. I have found many great mentors along the way, both at Hawkeye and within the IEC program. Having the opportunity to challenge and overcome my fears has been incredible. I’ve developed new physical strengths and have found a backbone that I didn’t know existed. I’ve found immense value in the understanding of how important it is to work together as a team to get jobs done right and on time. The feeling of success at the end of a job is astonishing. I would highly encourage any female wondering if this path is right for them, to jump in head first and give it your all. You may surprise yourself and come out stronger in the end! I welcome any female in the field to reach out to me for advice, help, or comradery.