50 Stories for 50 Years | Story #20: Fernanda Sulantay & Sonia Camacho - Influencing STEM and Beyond

Hola Familia! Welcome back to another exciting episode of SHPE Out Loud, where we amplify the voices of Hispanics in STEM. I’m Alex Wait, the producer of the show, and today marks the 20th episode in our "50 Stories for 50 Years" series. This special installment brings you a dynamic duo: Fernanda Sulantay and Sonia Camacho, two incredible STEM content creators who are as close to SHPE celebrities as you can get. Fernanda, a Chemical Engineer pursuing her Ph.D. in Computational Science at Yale, immigrated to the US from El Salvador and is a resilient mom of two. Sonia, a Digital Accessibility Engineer at Nike, holds both undergraduate and master's degrees in Computer Science from Oregon State and proudly identifies with her Mexican heritage. Their paths to engineering couldn't be more different—one always had a passion for STEM, while the other initially feared becoming a "nerd." Despite their unique journeys, both Fernanda and Sonia have navigated the challenges of being women in male-dominated fields, staying true to themselves while unapologetically pursuing their professional goals. In this inspiring and fun conversation, you'll hear about their personal stories, professional endeavors, and how they manage to bring enthusiasm and flair to their work and the SHPE community. Get ready to be influenced in the best possible way as we listen to Fernanda and Sonia speak out loud. Thank you, Fernanda and Sonia, for sharing your vibrant stories and for being real about your struggles and successes. Your contributions make our SHPE Familia stronger, and you are the role models we all need. If you’ve missed any previous episodes of the "50 Stories for 50 Years" series, don’t worry! You can find them all archived on our website: shpe.org/50-stories. The link is in the description. Learn more about SHPE on our website www.SHPE.org or follow us on our social media platforms listed below. To become a member today, use code POD22 for 10% off. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen so you don't miss any weekly SHPE stories, and check out the SHPE YouTube channel for select interviews you can watch, not just listen! Remember, you belong here and at every level of the STEM industry. ¡Cuídate Familia! 50 Stories Website: shpe.org/50-stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shpenational/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHPE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shpenational/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/society-of-hispanic-professional-engineers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SHPENational The SHPE Out Loud Podcast is produced by Epics Productions | Podcasts with Purpose. To learn more about starting a podcast for your organization visit EpicsProductions.com Listen to, and follow The Epics Podcast: EpicsPodcast.com