Her Story
About Rebecca
Rebecca Edwards is a geoscience and environmental professional with nearly 10 years of experience working in regulatory capacities across multiple state environmental agencies in the government sector. Her expertise centers on energy regulation, which encompasses hydrogeology, groundwater, oil and gas operations, and carbon sequestration. She earned her Bachelor's of Science in Geology in 2017 and completed her Master's in Public Administration with a focus in energy administration in 2025. Edwards maintains active memberships in the Austin Geological Society and the Baton Rouge Geological Society. One of her most notable professional contributions involved energy administration work with the carbon sequestration team in Louisiana, where she helped bolster state policy for energy and sequestration needs. She attributes her career success to a blend of self-determination, genuine enjoyment of her work, and the support of excellent mentors who provided guidance and opportunities throughout her professional journey.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Rebecca
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would say a mixture of just general self-determination and self-interest, and I truly do find what I do to be enjoyable. I wake up and I enjoy what I do, and I have had really good mentors over the course of my career that have taken time with me, bolstered interest and gave me projects. So a mixture of having really good mentors but also having that self-determination to see a project through.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I would say to definitely pace yourself. Pace yourself when you're learning a new skill, pace yourself when you're coming to a large decision, really having the discipline to not rush through things. It's not always easy to implement but it's really good advice I've used.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell them that it is very rewarding but it is a long haul, in the sense of it's a marathon not a sprint. If you run into issues when you're younger, in your 20s, those might be difficult or social or personal issues, but they're not going to last forever. Just knowing that whatever obstacles you may encounter, they're going to be good learning lessons when you're later in your career.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Some of the biggest opportunities are with the current administration adjusting, there's a lot more opportunities in your state and local city government right now as those are expanding. Challenges with energy administration and environmental administration right now include funding, but otherwise I think there's a good look for the field.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I would say integrity, and being an integral person, making sure that your words and your actions match up to the best of your abilities, and just making sure that you possibly can be.
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