EP#39 - WOMEN LEADING THE WAY IN ENERGY TRANSITION with Dr. Mireille Toulekima

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Mireille Toulekima, Founding Director of MT Energy Resources, about Women Leading the Way in Energy Transition.Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Dr. Toulekima:What inspired you to pursue a career in STEM and establish MT Energy Resources?Who do you help in your business now, and how?How can women make a difference in the energy transition, and what should organizations do to support them in STEM leadership roles?What advice would you give to young women wanting to pursue STEM careers?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Women Leading the Way in Energy Transition:Dr. Toulekima was inspired by her father, the first engineer in her family, who encouraged her to pursue a career in engineering.After working for multinational companies, Dr. Toulekima decided to create her own company to have the freedom to make a positive impact and to serve as a role model for women of color, especially those of African descent.MT Energy Resources supports small and medium-sized companies in the technical sphere, focusing on local content and technology transfer in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and the Caribbean.Dr. Toulekima has created STEM Queens in Uganda, aiming to empower women and girls in STEM, with a goal of reaching 1 million women and girls by 2025.She emphasizes the importance of mindset and leadership training for women in STEM, encouraging them to believe in themselves and take risks.Dr. Toulekima advises young women to see STEM as an accessible and integral part of their daily lives, encouraging them to try and persist even if they face challenges.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.