S3E28: Opening Doors: Building the Next Generation of Innovators in STEM
- Raul Mendoza
- Dec 19, 2025
- 1 min read
In this episode, host Raul interviews Lisa Laws, a visionary leader in the construction and design space. Lisa shares her journey from aspiring artist to a prominent engineer and vice president at Jacobs, emphasizing the importance of purpose, inclusion, and mentorship in her work. She discusses her leadership approach, the significance of opening doors for the next generation, and how to make STEM fields more accessible to underrepresented groups. Lisa's passion for innovation and community engagement shines through as she inspires young professionals to pursue their dreams in engineering and beyond.
Takeaways
-Lisa Laws transitioned from aspiring artist to engineer.
-She emphasizes the importance of inclusion in engineering.
-Lisa was the only African-American woman in her engineering class.
-Her leadership style is high impact, low ego.
-She actively mentors the next generation of engineers.
-Lisa believes in teaching youth to embrace opportunities.
-She encourages networking and relationship-building skills.
-STEM accessibility involves hands-on activities for kids.
-Lisa's mentors have been predominantly men.
-She aims to leave a lasting legacy in the engineering field.
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