Her Story
About Maggie
My background is in social releases and tech. I have been in tech for 8 years but lived and worked in Japan previously. I write a geopolitical blog called Phoenix Lens where I write about resiliency during conditions and emerging technology like quantum. I supported the Colorado Department of Public Safety and Department of Labor and Employment. I worked for the USO in Japan and led recovery operations for the USS Fitzgerald incident, winning a Presidential Award. Currently I'm reaching out to organizations on quantum and interviewing individuals about wartime conditions like in Ukraine.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Maggie
01What do you attribute your success to?
My family, especially my mom who encouraged me to study influential women and be ambitious and bold. My father also pushed me. I have the drive to do better, learn, make a difference, and inspire others.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Be bold. Don't be fearful. Keep trying. Keep reaching out. Don't be fearful of making new friends.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't be fearful of the fact that tech can be very male dominated. Learn as much as possible and you'll be fine.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Opportunities in technology and international relations with new things to learn and advancing quickly, especially quantum. Challenges include breaking into the field as you get older since corporations look for younger individuals, but if there's a will there's a way through networking and learning.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Empathy and resilience.
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