The oldest of four children, Jill Tietjen grew up in Hampton, Virginia. She earned a BS in applied mathematics (minor in electrical engineering) from the University of Virginia and her masters in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She spent more than 40 years in the electric utility industry where she served as an expert witness and helped plan new power plants
My name is Jaylene. I love school and didn’t want to leave. I like being a scientist and learning. I am from a small small town in New Mexico, where I did not even have internet until I was in college!
I’ve been writing code for most of my life and my favorite way to learn new tech things is to design and develop a game that will require that new-to-me tech knowledge to complete. I’m self taught with technology and studied World history in school because I find humans way more confusing than technology, and it helped a lot!
When I was young, we moved around because my Dad was in the Army. I always liked school because that is where I made friends. I enjoyed learning math and science. When it was time to go to college, I chose Mine Engineering because I could use my math and science skills in a way that also let me spend time outside.
I have been a lawyer for 30 years. I like to help solve problems, and work with engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, computer scientists and lots of people who know a lot about STEM. I am also a STEM cheerleader because my 20-year-old daughter is in college for math and physics
My name is Lauren Hafla. I collected rocks from a very young age. When I was 10, I began participating in Science Fairs and won the State of MT Science Fair in 8th Grade.
Meghan has over 12 years of experience in mine engineering. She has used software to create 3D designs of underground mines, developed the maps and instructions for drilling & blasting the rock, and worked closely with everyone to make sure the mining was carried out safely and efficiently.