Pilmico dengan bangga menyoroti dua wanita inspiratif yang membantu memberikan dampak positif dalam industri makanan dan agribisnis. Dari pertanian, laboratorium, hingga kantor, mereka telah mengukir jalan unik mereka menuju karier di bidang Sains, Teknologi, Teknik, dan Matematika (STEM). Mereka berbagi pengalaman mereka dan bagaimana mereka menggabungkan minat mereka dengan karier yang mereka pilih.

Namun, perjalanannya tidak selalu mulus bagi Kate - menyeimbangkan tuntutan waktu dan membuat prioritas telah mengajarinya untuk menjadi fleksibel dan proaktif. "Menyeimbangkan tuntutan ini membutuhkan penentuan prioritas yang cermat, manajemen waktu yang efektif, dan komunikasi yang jelas dengan para pemangku kepentingan," katanya sebagai kunci keberhasilan dalam menangani pekerjaannya.

Dari aspirasi seorang akuntan hingga seorang mahasiswa teknik metalurgi dan akhirnya menjadi insinyur kimia - melalui banyak pergeseran aspirasi karier Jessa, ia berdedikasi untuk mengejar hasratnya terhadap sains dan teknologi. Awalnya, ia bingung antara kuliah di bidang akuntansi dan teknik, namun beasiswa dari Department of Science and Technology (DOST) mengarahkannya ke Teknik Kimia. Seiring berjalannya waktu, Jessa menemukan bahwa ini adalah jalan yang tepat baginya, dan lebih sesuai dengan aspirasinya. "Baru pada tahun kedua kuliah, saya membayangkan diri saya sebagai seorang Insinyur Kimia, menyadari keselarasan antara kegiatan akademis dan aspirasi masa depan saya," kenangnya.

Jessa menemukan kepuasan dalam memanfaatkan keterampilan tekniknya untuk memberikan dampak pada dunia. Dia menyebutkan bahwa salah satu tantangan terberatnya di tempat kerja adalah bertransisi ke peralatan dan teknologi baru. "Hal ini membutuhkan waktu dan upaya tambahan," ujarnya, "namun melalui kolaborasi, ketekunan, dan komitmen untuk belajar, kami berhasil mengatasi rintangan tersebut." Saat ini, ia merasa bersyukur bahwa peralatan tersebut masih terus memenuhi tujuannya secara efektif setelah tujuh tahun kemudian.

Selain Pilmico's engineers, dokter hewan kami juga berperan penting dalam merawat peternakan kami dan meningkatkan keterampilan para peternak di seluruh negeri. Michelle Guingon, yang juga dikenal sebagai Doc Mich, memilih jalur yang berbeda dari rekan-rekannya, yang biasanya bekerja di klinik hewan pendamping. Sebaliknya, Doc Mich memasuki industri babi, di mana hanya ada beberapa dokter hewan wanita karena sifat pekerjaan ini menuntut fisik. "Hanya sedikit orang yang memilih jalur ini (di industri babi), tetapi saya tertarik dengan tantangannya, dan ini juga memberi saya kesempatan untuk bertemu dengan berbagai peternak di seluruh negeri," katanya. 

Doc Mich bukanlah orang yang suka menghindari tantangan. Sebagai seorang Spesialis dalam pelatihan dan pelayanan Dokter Hewan, salah satu tanggung jawabnya adalah mengadakan lokakarya dan seminar untuk para peternak. Meskipun berbicara di depan umum bukanlah keahliannya, ia berhasil mengatasi hambatan ini dan menyampaikan Pilmico's Diamond Program dengan sangat efektif. 

Kate, Jessa, dan Doc Mich adalah tiga perempuan yang menemukan karier yang sukses di bidang STEM dan memberikan kontribusi positif bagi industri makanan dan agribisnis. Dengan semakin banyaknya perempuan yang mendobrak batasan di bidang yang secara tradisional didominasi oleh laki-laki seperti manufaktur dan teknik, pencapaian mereka menggarisbawahi potensi tak terbatas dari perempuan dalam profesi apa pun. Pilmico dengan bangga memberikan penghargaan kepada Kate, Jessa, Doc Mich, dan insinyur serta dokter hewan berbakat lainnya, serta merayakan kontribusi mereka yang tak ternilai dan semua wanita yang membentuk masa depan organisasi kami.

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Why does Pilmico highlight women in STEM roles as part of its Women’s Month recognition?
Pilmico recognizes that fields like feedmill engineering, quality assurance, and veterinary services have historically been male-dominated. By spotlighting women like Kate, Jessa, and Doc Mich, the company aims to acknowledge their contributions, inspire future women professionals in agribusiness, and reinforce its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where talent is recognized regardless of gender.

Who are Kate Ellano, Jessa Leigh Mordeno, and Doc Mich, and what roles do they hold at Pilmico?
Kate Ellano is a Continuous Improvement Engineer under the QSHEP department; Jessa Leigh Mordeno is a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst; and Dr. Michelle Guingon, known as Doc Mich, is a Veterinary Services and Training Specialist. All three have carved careers in STEM fields within the food and agribusiness industry.

How did Jessa Leigh Mordeno’s academic path lead her to a career in chemical engineering at Pilmico?
Jessa initially considered accounting before shifting to metallurgical engineering and eventually landing on chemical engineering through a DOST scholarship. It was not until her second year of college that she fully envisioned herself as a chemical engineer, discovering the alignment between the discipline and her personal aspirations – a path she says she has found deeply rewarding.

What makes Doc Mich’s veterinary career choice unusual, and what has driven her to stay in the swine industry?
Doc Mich entered the swine industry instead of pursuing the more common path of companion animal clinics – a sector with very few female veterinarians due to its physically demanding nature. She was drawn to the challenge and to the opportunity the field provides to interact with diverse livestock farmers across the country, which she sees as a defining feature of her work.

What challenges have Kate and Jessa faced in their STEM careers, and how have they overcome them?
Kate identified balancing competing priorities and managing stakeholder communication as her main challenges, which she addressed through careful time management and proactive flexibility. Jessa’s greatest challenge was transitioning to new equipment and technologies, which she overcame through team collaboration and commitment to continuous learning – and the results of that effort are still evident seven years later.

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