Adena

"I started as a structural designer, which is like a typical for, uh, entry level, um, engineer, structural engineer."

"I oversee other project engineers and make sure that we have a good schedule to meet the deadlines for each of the projects."

"I jump in and I run calculations. I do details of build, like different building connections, or different sections of the building just to clarify construction."

"Math is very important. I got into it because I was strong in math and physics."

"There's always gonna be something unique about a building."

"The biggest challenge would be being able to communicate correctly with clients and colleagues."

"we make sure people are safe during an earthquake. You know, make sure buildings are safe during an earthquake."

"You need engineering skills, but people skills put you over the top and separate you from the rest of the engineers."

"you're always learning. There's not gonna be a time that you're gonna be like, I know everything. There's always something to learn more."

"I would really encourage people to get construction internships before getting structural engineering internship, which would not happen until their third year."

"Being humble and admitting when you don't know something, then learning from others is very important."

"In undergrad I was mostly focused on studying hard and getting good grades. So I, um, and that really paid off."

"I think the biggest thing is women should support women. And also it's great for women leaders and male leaders to support women as well."