Her Story
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Bosworth is the Vice President of People Operations at Corva, a technology company serving the oil and gas industry, based in Houston, Texas. With 18 years of experience in the sector and seven of those spent at Corva, she has been instrumental in the company's growth from fewer than 100 employees to a workforce of 400. A native of the Northeast, Bosworth's path into oil and gas began after a move to Houston, where she chose to build her career with smaller, growing companies rather than established industry giants.
Bosworth holds a double major in Marketing and Management and Psychology from Siena University in New York, along with minors in Psychology and Human Resources. Her academic grounding in psychology has proven to be a lasting asset in her People Operations career, giving her a deeper understanding of individual personalities and equipping her to build strong, effective working relationships across her organization. She points to authenticity as the foundation of her professional success — staying honest about what she knows and doesn't know, respecting the expertise of others, and never being afraid to seek guidance when needed.
Guided by a strong belief in trust and transparency, Bosworth maintains an open-door approach to leadership, encouraging honest dialogue and open communication among employees. She is a vocal advocate for women pursuing careers in the male-dominated oil and gas field, encouraging them to trust their own capabilities and bring their unique strengths forward. Looking ahead, she views artificial intelligence as one of the industry's most significant forces of change, and she is focused on harnessing it to support employees and foster more strategic thinking, all while safeguarding the human connections she considers essential to lasting business success.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Jacqueline
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to staying true to who I am. I've never pretended to know something I don't, and I make it a point not to overstep when someone else is doing their job well. I try to be upfront about the limits of my own knowledge, and I'm never hesitant to ask for help when I need it.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I've received is to never ignore my instincts. When something feels off, it usually is. I've learned to make decisions based on what feels right rather than rushing to a conclusion, and to step back and consider the bigger picture. A well-thought-out decision will always serve you better than a hasty one.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I'd tell them not to be intimidated. Oil and gas has traditionally been a male-dominated field, but I firmly believe women bring something unique and valuable to the table. My advice is to recognize your own strengths, trust yourself fully, and go after it with confidence.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Without question, it's artificial intelligence. I'm constantly thinking about how it will shape the future of work. I don't believe AI can ever fully replace people — there's a human element to building relationships that technology can't replicate. My focus is on how we can use AI to support our teams and encourage everyone to think more strategically in their roles.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Trust and transparency matter most to me. Without trust, whether personally or professionally, there's little reason for people to want to be part of what you're building. I believe in maintaining an open-door policy, and I place a strong emphasis on transparency, since so many issues within a company stem from poor or unclear communication.
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