Testimonies of womeN

who have imposed themselves in professional fields dominated by men.

Women in "male" occupations have always faced many obstacles in gaining a foothold in traditionally male-dominated fields. Yet, many women have managed to break through gender barriers and make their mark in fields such as engineering, mechanics, construction, science, technology and many others.

Computer engineer Megan Smith, who was the first female vice president at Google, has always encouraged women to pursue careers in technology She believes that women have just as many skills as men and that it is important to encourage them to pursue their passions. She has worked on many projects at Google, including the creation of Google Earth and Google Maps

Aerospace engineer Mary Jackson also broke gender barriers by becoming NASA's first African-American female engineer She started as a human calculator before pursuing an engineering degree and working on projects such as the X-15 supersonic She encouraged other women and minorities to pursue careers in science and technology

In the construction field, entrepreneur Linda Alvarado is a pioneer She was the first Hispanic woman to found a construction company in the United States She started as a construction worker before founding her own company, which has since built many prestigious projects, including baseball and soccer stadiums

In auto mechanics, race car driver Danica Patrick is a true icon She began her career in karting before moving on to professional auto racing, where she has won several times. She has also appeared on numerous television shows and has become an ambassador for auto mechanics -Samantha