Title and Company: Engineer at Covestro

Field of expertise: Statistics and machine learning tools

Language: English

Natalie is currently an engineer at Covestro, a high-tech polymer materials manufacturer. In her role she uses a combination of statistical and machine learning tools to solve problems in manufacturing and research and development. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

Title and Company: Manager, Global People Research & Analytics at McGraw Hill

Field of expertise: Engineering education and people research

Language: English

Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri juggles numbers and data to help her company make decisions regarding organizational effectiveness, culture, and talent. She has interdisciplinary expertise with a Ph.D. in Engineering Education and Master’s degrees in Statistics and Mechanical Engineering. She is also a maker of lists and itineraries, who likes statistics, loves dogs, practices feminism, dabbles in writing, and enjoys tea and long conversations.

Title and Company: Process Engineer at Covestro

Field of expertise: Materials engineering

Language: English

Sarah received her bachelor's degree in materials engineering from Purdue University in 2018. She joined Covestro shortly after as an R&D specialist supporting their polycarbonate products. Currently, she is a process engineer at Covestro's compounding site in Hebron, OH.

Title and Company: Digital Engineer at Covestro

Field of expertise: Coding, chemical engineering, chemistry

Language: English

Emily Connor owns a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering. After graduating, she started at Covestro where she was exposed to a variety of research and development and engineering roles. She found her home as a digital engineer in Covestro where she creates software to help make the day-to-day processes and the business more efficient and innovative.

Title and Company: Science educator at the International School of Luxembourg

Field of expertise: Teaching, biology and chemistry

Language: English

Having graduated in the U.K from Biological Sciences, Tess went straight into her chosen profession, teaching. Sharing her passion for her subject and trying to come up with new and engaging methods to capture her audience was her reason d’etre. She is always and forever seeking new ways to show students that the world of science is a fun and inspiring place to be.

Title and Company: Co-founder of 3DuxDesign

Field of expertise: Social entrepreneurship, innovation

Language: English

Ayana is am an artist, a maker and a designer at heart. She is passionate about designing solutions to global challenges and inspiring the next generation to become innovators as well. She launched 3DuxDesign with a goal to offer children around the world the tools to imagine design and build a better future.

Title and Company: Head of Procurement at Covestro

Field of expertise: Procurement, energy

Language: English, German

Nikki has a BS in chemical engineering and has worked at Covestro in procurement roles for the last 14 years. Throughout this time, she has spent time in various countries and locations. Since 2013 she has been involved with various projects and roles regarding sustainability and innovation as well as helping to develop a number of procurement strategies, energy strategies, and also helped to led our regional organization.

Title and Company: Process Chemist at Covestro

Field of expertise: R&D, synthesis of organic chemicals, polymers, new product development, innovation, sustainability

Language: English

Neha comes from a small town in India and was born in an Agricultural family. During her studies she was fascinated with how much chemistry is all around us. Chasing her American dream, she went to the USA to complete her Doctoral degree. Today, she produces interesting chemicals and polymers  that we all use, like Gorilla Glue, paints used in construction, the material from optic glasses, material to make 3D printed shoes etc. In 2021, Neha is announced to receive the 'STEP AHEAD AWARD' by Manufacturing Institute, USA for her contribution in Industry and community.

Title and company: Operations & Communications Manager at Champlain Area Trails

Field of expertise: Natural resources, botany, alternative energy, land conservation

Language: English

Emily is a Jersey girl who decided she wanted to move to the Adirondack Mountains when she was 18 to pursue a Bachelors of Science degree. She earned her degree in Natural Resource Conservation Management and went on to work at a local land trust, doing conservation work. Emily is passionate about protecting the Adirondack park, conservation, gardening, and painting.

Title and Company: Sustainability Analyst at Covestro

Field of expertise: Chemical engineering, sustainability, public policy

Language: English

I am a sustainability Analyst at Covestro. My position perfectly blends each of my three interests, Engineering, Public Policy, and Business. I also participated in a commercial rotation program within Covestro to put all of those skills to the test and utilize my technical background in business functions. When I am not working or volunteering, I am itching to explore new cities and I love playing tennis.

Title and Company: Senior Associate Scientist at Covestro

Field of expertise: Organic chemisty - synthesis, polyurethane chemistry, general analytical chemistry

Language: English

With a PhD from the University of Delaware and currently working as the Senior Associate Scientist at Covestro, Natalee is an experienced organic chemist in the Technical Product Management Group - Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties.

Title and Company: Polyurethane Elastomers Chemist at Covestro

Field of expertise: Science, chemistry, manufacturing

Language: English

As a scientist at Covestro I am passionate about providing solutions that make our customer's lives easier, and promoting sustainable technology to make the world a better place. I'm also actively involved in encouraging kids to learn about STEM fields, and find their interest in science continually inspires my own!

Title and Company: Design director at The Why Lab

Field of expertise: Design, equity-First leadership, ergonomics

Language: English

Marina is a design leader and conscious entrepreneur working at the intersection of service design, behavior science, education, and social justice. She has worked with diverse organizations on finding human-centered solutions, while also fostering a culture of empathy-driven innovation. She believes in a future of work that honors the intersectionality of lived experiences and creates regenerative outcomes which have lasting ripple effects. Marina also advocates for a work-health balance and will give you endless unsolicited advice about standing desks.

Title and Company: Corporate Sustainability Senior Manager & Circular Economy at Covestro

Field of expertise: Sustainability, marketing, sales and global strategy

Language: English, Turkish

Burcu lives in Istanbul, Turkey. She is passionate about sustainability and always wants to develop and support innovative ideas/tools to make the world a brighter place! She worked in Europe and China where she juggles all her passions: Sustainability, marketing, sales, global strategies, and more!