Neglia Group is celebrating our women in engineering for International Women in Engineering Day today!
The Women’s Engineering Society formed on June 23, 1919, and Neglia is aligned in their vision “to support women in engineering to fulfill their potential and support the engineering industry to be inclusive.”
Neglia is proud of the successes of these six women highlighted today, and appreciates the skills they bring to our growing firm!
We look forward to supporting our engineers as they progress in their careers, and to continuing the conversations towards a more inclusive industry.
Learn more about the Women’s Engineering Society here, and please read about our women in engineering below!
Ally Tierney, EIT
Favorite Project worked on at Neglia?
My favorite project is the 10th Street Playground in Carlstadt. Seeing the playground in person after construction is a great feeling – that feeling never gets old!
Biggest professional accomplishment so far?
My biggest professional accomplishment was recently passing the PE exam.
Favorite hobby outside of work?
I have a huge passion for theatre. I love to go see Broadway shows whenever I can.
Jammy Vargas, EIT
Favorite Project worked on at Neglia?
Designing Columbian Park in East Orange was definitely one of my favorite projects.
Biggest professional accomplishment so far?
Working for Neglia for several years and gaining experience in my field is something I am very proud of.
Favorite hobby outside of work?
I enjoy watching soccer and going to games.
Haylee Mroz
Favorite Project worked on at Neglia?
The Midland Avenue Streetscape Project remains my favorite project worked on here at Neglia. Its significance is personal as I grew up in the area.
Biggest professional accomplishment so far?
Some of my biggest professional accomplishments have been acquiring new skills in CAD and technical writing for a variety of projects.
Favorite hobby outside of work?
My favorite hobbies outside of work include snowboarding and surfing with my friends.
Lauren Roberson
Favorite Project worked on at Neglia?
My favorite project that I have worked on while at Neglia is the Fort Lee Senior Housing Center for the Bergen County Housing Authority. This project consisted of creating a site plan for the proposed senior housing center using many engineering design elements.
Biggest professional accomplishment so far?
I have enjoyed putting skills learned in school to practical and real-world settings.
Favorite hobby outside of work?
My favorite hobby outside of work is exploring the history of our country through Historic Sites and the National Parks. This love for history has spawned a desire to leave a lasting effect on people around me and is one of the reasons that I wanted to become an engineer to find solutions to people’s everyday problems.
Katherine Orellana
Favorite Project worked on at Neglia?
I definitely have a couple different projects I’m proud of but I’m currently working on a Roadway and Culvert Improvement project for South Park Street in Montclair. My friends and I frequent this area of Montclair often so it’s fun to be able to say I had a hand in designing some part of it.
Biggest professional accomplishment so far?
It’s special to be able to work in what I have a passion for and studied for. It’s an honor to work for Neglia which has given me the opportunity to grow as an engineer.
Favorite hobby outside of work?
My favorite hobby outside of work would probably be cooking but I’ve recently tried a pottery class and really enjoyed it so that could potentially take first place soon.
Yuri Anantasub
Favorite Project worked on at Neglia?
My favorite part of the projects that I’ve worked on so far is the CAD work!
Biggest professional accomplishment so far?
Successfully running a project meeting for the Meadowlands Grandstand Demolition project working with the New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority (NJSEA).
Favorite hobby outside of work?
I love to bake! It has basically become my second ‘work’ as I sometimes take cake orders from friends and family for special occasions.
