Paige Mayeux
Paige Mayeux is an experienced and highly skilled field chemist with over a decade of hands-on expertise in hazardous waste management, environmental cleanup, and chemical safety. Currently serving as HHW Technician III at Clean Harbors and Lead Field Chemist at NxGen Environmental, Paige plays a critical role in disaster relief efforts and hazardous materials handling, specializing in the cleanup, packing, and transport of hazardous waste. Her work has taken her across the country, from hurricane response in Tennessee to large-scale chemical stabilization projects in Arizona and Louisiana.
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A graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in Biology (Cum Laude), Paige combines academic excellence with deep field experience. Her dedication to environmental safety and her ability to lead complex field operations have earned her a reputation for reliability, precision, and leadership in a male-dominated industry. Driven by self-motivation and supported by a strong network of peers and family, she is passionate about mentoring others and breaking barriers for women in STEM and environmental science.
• Southeastern Louisiana University- Bachelor's
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my self-motivation and the unwavering support of my friends and family.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received was, “Just go for it”—because sometimes the biggest leaps lead to the greatest growth.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this male-dominated industry is to stand your ground, never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something because you're a woman—and prove them wrong every single time.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is constantly having to prove myself, but it also pushes me to grow, stay sharp, and earn respect through my work.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important value to me—both in my work and personal life—is simply to be a good person, treating others with respect, integrity, and kindness in everything I do.