Women In STEM Program

“Generating an impact and global bounding towards diversity and gender equality was the main driver for starting my career within the commercial area here at Prysmian.
During my first 2 years, I started to support the Nicaraguan and Caribbean countries which led me to focus my interest on customer delight and service quality. I have been eager to develop my career with an open and global mindset and, few months ago, I took on a new role within the Product Development team for Central America and the Caribbean.
I can certainly state that Prysmian has giving me the opportunity to innovate, optimize, and continue adding value to my career while supporting our customers, theirs markets and the business organization as a whole.”

Michiko Matsusaka, Product Development Manager, LATAM

“I started my career with a graduate program in Operations and I have almost 10 years’ experience between Manufacturing and Quality, focused on Continuous Improvement and Industry 4.0 among different industries.
I joined this program at Prysmian and today I’m part of the Lean and Industry 4.0 team, leading project that will allow Prysmian entering in the new era of manufacturing towards Digitalization.
As soon as I joined Prysmian, I discovered to be part of a global team, with high competency and open to welcome digital challenges of our time. I’m aware about the importance of diversity and I am committed to supporting the achievement of the global agenda goals, contributing with products that are essential drivers to our sustainable development.”

Maria Luisa Calvanese, Industrial Efficiency Manager, HQ

“I became interested in science and technology at a very young age. I loved math and understanding how things worked and came together. During my career, I had the opportunity to work at different production sites, in Jackson, Tennessee, then in Marshall, Texas. The overall experience has been great. I developed my technical skills and made a lot of wonderful connections within the company. My suggestion to those women who would like to pursue a career in STEM is to do not place yourself in a box: remain open to different ideas and be ready to embrace new opportunities.”

Marquesha McVea, Senior Process Engineer, Lexington SC, North America

“If I had to find a keyword to inspire women who would like to pursue a career in STEM it would be transformation. Ask yourself questions, try new experiences, do everything to get to know yourself and the others. Finding a purpose in life translates into a more fulfilled life for you and some inspiration for those around you.”

Cristina Elena Baisan, Process Engineer, France, South Europe

“To describe my program in one word: discovering. For those who want to start a career in STEM I would suggest not to believe people who tell you, that you are not capable of doing what you want to do. Believe in yourself. There is nothing impossible for those with enough will power”

Juliana Camara, Supply Chain Manager, St. Jerome, Canada, North America