Pilmico dengan bangga merayakan semangat Bulan Perempuan dengan menyoroti dua perempuan inspiratif yang membantu memberikan dampak positif dalam industri makanan dan agribisnis.
Dari peternakan, laboratorium, hingga kantor, mereka telah mengukir jalan unik mereka untuk berkarier di bidang Sains, Teknologi, Teknik, dan Matematika (STEM). Bulan ini, 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.
Jessa Leigh Mordeno adalah seorang Senior Analis Quality Assurance (QA) di Pilmico.
Mengejar hasrat untuk Sains dan Teknologi
Dari seorang calon akuntan menjadi 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 jurusan 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 kendala tersebut." Saat ini, dia merasa bersyukur bahwa peralatan tersebut masih terus memenuhi tujuannya secara efektif setelah tujuh tahun kemudian.
Selain para insinyur Pilmico, dokter hewan kami juga memainkan peran penting dalam merawat peternakan kami dan meningkatkan keterampilan para peternak di seluruh negeri.
Seorang Dokter Hewan Wanita di Industri Babi
Michelle Guingon, yang juga dikenal sebagai Doc Mich, memilih jalan 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 pekerjaannya yang 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 menghindar dari tantangan. Sebagai Spesialis Layanan & Pelatihan Hewan, salah satu tanggung jawabnya adalah menyelenggarakan lokakarya dan seminar untuk para peternak.
Meskipun berbicara di depan umum bukanlah keahliannya, ia berhasil mengatasi hambatan ini untuk menyampaikan pesan Program Diamond Pilmico dengan lebih 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.
Pada Bulan Perempuan ini, Pilmico dengan bangga memberikan penghargaan kepada Kate, Jessa, Doc Mich, serta insinyur dan dokter hewan berbakat lainnya, dan merayakan kontribusi mereka yang tak ternilai serta semua perempuan yang membentuk masa depan organisasi kami.
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
What is Pilmico’s broader message in highlighting these women during Women’s Month?
By spotlighting Kate, Jessa, and Doc Mich, Pilmico signals its recognition that STEM fields like engineering, quality assurance, and veterinary science have historically been male-dominated. Their stories are intended to inspire future women professionals in agribusiness and to reinforce the company’s commitment to building an inclusive workplace where women’s contributions are acknowledged and celebrated.
Who are the three women spotlighted in this article, and what roles do they hold at Pilmico?
Kate Ellano is a Continuous Improvement Engineer in the Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, and Process (QSHEP) department. Jessa Leigh Mordeno is a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst. Dr. Michelle Guingon, known as Doc Mich, is a Veterinary Services and Training Specialist in the swine division. All three have built careers in STEM roles within Pilmico’s food and agribusiness operations.
What career path led Jessa Leigh Mordeno to become a chemical engineer at Pilmico?
Jessa initially considered accounting before shifting to metallurgical engineering, eventually settling on chemical engineering through a DOST scholarship. She realized during her second year of college that the discipline aligned with her aspirations. Her toughest professional challenge was transitioning to new equipment and technology – overcome through teamwork, perseverance, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Why is Doc Mich’s choice to work in the swine industry considered an unusual path for a female veterinarian?
Companion animal clinics are the more common career route for veterinarians, particularly women, due to the physical demands of livestock environments. Doc Mich deliberately chose the swine sector, drawn by the challenge and by the opportunity it offers to work with diverse livestock farmers across the country.
What key challenge has Kate Ellano faced as an engineer, and how has she managed it?
Kate’s main challenge has been balancing competing priorities and maintaining effective communication with multiple stakeholders simultaneously. She manages these demands through careful prioritization, proactive time management, and flexibility – skills she identifies as essential for anyone navigating a cross-functional engineering role.
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