WTS HRC Speaker Series Luncheon:
Breaking Barriers: From the Lone Female Diver to Leading an All-Female Dive Team
“If the fins fit, wear them. And if they don’t fit, wear them anyway!” – tales of 27 years in an engineering field where women were severely under-represented and the progress women have made in the interim. Mandy will share her stories from a long career working in the field both underwater and on rope. She hopes to make you laugh and inspire the next generation of females in all under-represented fields!
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About our Speaker:
Mandy Schindhelm, PE is the Vice President and Southeast Region Director at Marine Solutions, Inc., a leader in structural engineering and construction providing services globally for both private and public clients, primarily in the marine environment both inland and offshore. Mandy is a licensed professional engineer in ten states, Level I SPRAT technician, and an ADCI-certified commercial dive supervisor possessing strong technical, management, and interpersonal skills. Her 27 years of experience includes the design, analysis, and rehabilitation of transportation structures. She has directed both routine and underwater inspections of thousands of structures throughout the United States, Japan, South Korea, Spain, and Bahrain, including complex bridges spanning major waterways, extensive waterfront properties, culverts, retaining walls, and ancillary structures.