Interview with Corliss Collier, Women in STEM Trailblazer

Send us Fan MailCorliss is a senior level Applied Scientist and Technical Product leader who has worked at top Fortune 100 companies in many leadership roles and partnered across different functions to drive overall strategy development and brand growth. Currently, she serves as Head of Technical Product and PMO for Amazon Transportation Operations Mgmt Tech. In this role she and her team are responsible for developing the strategy to efficiently move products through the ecosystem, by optimizing all inputs such as labor, automation, equipment and technology. Prior to joining Amazon, she spent 20+ years in several Strategy, Tech, Applied Science, Insights, and analytical roles for organizations such as Bumble Bee Foods, The Hershey Company, Danone, Dean Foods, and The Coca Cola Company (to name just a few). Corliss has won numerous awards and most recently, The Path to Purchase Institute, named her in “Who’s Who in Shopper Insights”. She has also been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine “People on the Move” listing. She was recognized by her undergraduate alma mater, Spelman College as a Distinguished Alumnae in Business and Tech as well as many published papers. She has a passion for mentoring and developing the careers of young professionals of color in tech while serving as a sounding board and clearing the way for the future.You connect with Corliss on Linked here.  Here is a list of book recommendations she shared on the podcast episode: - “Little Troublemaker Who Defends Her Name”-  “I’ m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace”-  “The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know To Secure a Seat at the Table”Follow Pave Her Way on Facebook and on Instagram @paveherwaypodcast. Subscribe to Pave Her Way on your favorite streaming platform such as Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music.