For one African-American female it's been a lonely journey being an engineer. Many engineers dream about designing the next generation of Tesla's or inventing the iPhone of the future. Brittany's dreams to be NOT the only token black woman, envisioning a more inclusive workplace culture where women of color are represented.
With very few African American role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Brittany had to look within to become the change she wants to see.
Letters to My Sisters in Engineering
is for...
The young girl who is curious about exploring a career in engineering, but does not have a role model to show her the way. The young adult woman majoring in engineering facing personal and systemic institutional challenges needing a resource of support to triumph against all odds. The early to mid-career women working in the engineering field needing guidance in navigating the corporate work culture, finding her niche, developing personal and professional skills in becoming a women leader. Allies, human resource professionals, and executives seeking to understand the experience of black women working in corporate America and collectively working together in creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Many books and influencers sell success without the process. Letters to My Sisters in Engineering is an inspiring story that enlightens readers with truth, success, and the process of becoming great at one's craft with practical strategies and resources. There is an engineer within us all as every human being strives to build and design a purpose driven life & career. Readers outside of the engineering field will walk away with wisdom and knowledge that is applicable to their life and profession.
has been rated 4 out of 5 stars by Foreword Clarion Reviews.
Letters to My Sisters in Engineering brims with hard-won, practical guidance for aspiring young women in STEM.