“I hope my recognition inspires the next generation to fearlessly pursue a career dedicated to creating life-changing technologies through STEAM that enable our world to thrive.” Paula Garcia Todd of DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences
WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB) December 15, 2020
Women in Technology (WIT) has named Paula Garcia Todd of DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (NYSE: DuPont) Woman of the Year in Engineering, highlighting the business’ ongoing commitment to cultivate world-class female leadership, catalyze culture change, foster gender parity and drive inclusive leadership. Selected out of 140 nominees, this recognition honors Garcia Todd’s passion for innovation, trailblazing leadership and her commitment to inspiring the next generation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM).
WIT celebrates female visionaries, groundbreakers and remarkable leaders living in the state of Georgia, who make a difference in their community. Garcia Todd, global strategic marketing manager, Pharma Solutions, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, was recognized for her leadership in driving pharmaceutical product innovation, her active championing of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and her ongoing community service.
“As a Latina, I know firsthand how important it is to cultivate an environment in which everyone feels heard and empowered,” said Garcia Todd. “I hope my recognition inspires the next generation to fearlessly pursue a career dedicated to creating life-changing technologies through STEAM that enable our world to thrive.”
In her 17 years with DuPont, and previously The Dow Chemical Company, Garcia Todd has contributed her expertise through roles in engineering, research and development, technical support and various marketing and product management positions. Garcia Todd contributes to her collegiate and local communities, by serving on boards and organizations focused on increasing STEAM opportunities, and in working with local teachers to identify and access STEAM corporate outreach programs like those offered through DuPont.
Last year, she was named an IF/THEN ambassador through the American Association for the Advancement of Science to serve as a national role model to middle school girls, enabling her to reach classrooms and clubs across the country through virtual visits and presentations.
“For the young female students that she closely mentors, Paula’s award demonstrates that there’s a seat at the table for them in these disciplines and industries,” said Angela Strzelecki, global platform leader, Pharma Solutions, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.
“Her passion embodies our efforts to help increase opportunities for women and empower female leadership in the workplace, including our pharmaceutical industry.”
DuPont is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that leads to sustainable organizational progress, and Garcia Todd’s recognition is a true embodiment of that. The company fuels female leadership and has been named one of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises for a sixth consecutive year. Garcia Todd’s recognition is another step forward towards achieving DuPont’s goal of becoming one of the world’s most inclusive companies, with diversity well ahead of industry benchmarks by 2030.
To learn more about DuPont’s diversity and inclusion efforts, please visit
http://www.dupont.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html.
About DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. We are innovative solvers who help our customers turn challenges into high-value business opportunities. For more information: https://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com/. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
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