International Women's Day 2024

Ingenics Consulting is proud to acknowledge Women's History Month and International Women's Day. This observance provides the opportunity to honor the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the globe. At Ingenics, we honor the women who have shaped history and those who continue to drive progress in our industry. We celebrate the diversity, innovation, and leadership that women bring to the forefront of manufacturing consulting.

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Today holds particular significance by uniting individuals, organizations, and communities to celebrate the advancements toward creating a more gender-balanced world. We want to honor all the remarkable women at Ingenics Consulting, recognizing, and celebrating their achievements. We have engaged with some of our inspiring colleagues to discuss and showcase their career journeys’, who impacts them as a woman, and so much more.

Kristyn Hill - Human Resource Director

What is your career journey?

My career journey has been far from straightforward. I learned early in life that what I liked to do most was to learn and to improve things around me. This mindset tends to open you up to a variety of potentially satisfying career paths. I’ve worked in accounting, retail, education, insurance, athletics, community development… the list could go on. I landed in HR almost 9 years ago and enjoyed the challenge of trying to get it right. I haven’t gotten things figured out yet, so I’m still at it.

What do you love most about working for Ingenics Consulting?

I have always loved working with problem solvers, and Ingenics is full of them. I also love working on such an internationally diverse team—hearing multiple languages in a day keeps things interesting!

How do you balance your personal and professional life as a woman?

I don’t always get this one right. I think of work-life balance as more of a give and take. Work and personal life demands ebb and flow. I just do my best to stay grounded in my values and let those prioritize how I distribute my time and energy across all of life’s domains.

What have you learned by being a woman?

I have learned that being a woman means I have unique strengths and unique limitations. The same goes for being an individual. I can’t be everything to everyone and so I am grateful to be one part of a greater, more diverse, community.

?“It is what it is, but it will be what you make it.” – Pat Summitt

Rosselyn Quiroga - Key Account Manager

What is your career journey?

March 1st was my 9th anniversary at Ingenics! A long and a grateful journey while having the amazing opportunity to work in the German, Mexican and now, the American subsidiaries of Ingenics Group.

What do you love most about working for Ingenics Consulting?

From the first day at Ingenics, I felt trusted, believed in my potential, and continuously offered help as needed throughout the assignment of challenging projects - that I never thought I could successfully manage on my own. I feel strong and confident at Ingenics.

How do you feel valued as a woman at Ingenics?

I feel valued with the company’s new objective to develop and bring more women into management positions.

Yolitzma Hernandez - Project Engineer

What woman has had the greatest impact on your life, and how?

The women in my family, my mom and sister have defined a great part of who I am. They have made me stronger and have always been very supportive of following my dreams. Even now that I live in a different country, they are still a big part of my life.

How do you balance your personal and professional life as a woman?

For me it's about setting my priorities, what is important to me and making sure those things don’t get lost in it all. I make time every day to take care of my mental and physical health and to be in communication with those who I love.

How do you define empowerment as a woman?

Being empowered as a woman is having the opportunity and resources to be able to discover who you are, who you want to become, how you want to live, and be able to accomplish it.

“I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life." - Maya Angelou

Itzel Martinez - Executive Manager for Operations & Marketing

What is your career journey?

I've been fortunate to embark on an incredible career journey at Ingenics, spanning over 8 enriching years. From my initial role to where I stand today, I've witnessed remarkable growth and development. Each project, challenge, and opportunity has contributed to shaping me both personally and professionally.

What do you love most about working for Ingenics?

What sets Ingenics apart for me is the unparalleled career development it offers. Here, I've been able to grow, learn, and thrive in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. The supportive culture and the opportunity to make a real impact are what I cherish the most.

What woman has had the greatest impact on your life, and how?

The woman who has had the greatest impact on my life is my mom. Her resilience, determination, and unwavering support have been my guiding light. She showed me that with perseverance and courage, I can overcome any obstacle and achieve my dreams.

How do you balance your personal and professional life?

Balancing personal and professional life is undoubtedly challenging, but it's also incredibly rewarding. Setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and practicing self-care are key to maintaining harmony. At Ingenics, I'm grateful for the support system that understands and accommodates this balance.

Justine Schotters - Director of Procurement Excellence

What have you learned being a woman?

Being a woman in the professional world has taught me the transformative power of resilience, adaptability, and the value of amplifying my voice to contribute meaningfully to the workplace.

What is your motto you live by?

My motto is to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, to defy stereotypes, and to be unapologetically authentic. "Persist with Purpose, Persevere with Passion, and Fight with Fearless Determination."

How do you define empowerment as a woman?

Empowerment, as a woman, means having the autonomy and confidence to make choices that align with my personal and professional goals. It involves breaking through societal barriers, fostering self-worth, and actively participating in shaping my own narrative. It's about being heard, respected, and valued for my contributions, irrespective of gender stereotypes.

Gudrun Heinze - Senior Project Engineer

What is your career journey?

I have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and a Master with MBA in International Management. I worked for more than 7 years in different strategic departments at Mercedes Benz in Germany. I have now been with Ingenics for over a year now in the United States!

What do you love most about working for Ingenics?

With Ingenics, I have a trusting partner in working on topics I love. As a Consulting Company for Project Management, it gives me a good opportunity to shape strategic projects.

How do you define empowerment as a woman?

Empowerment is a transparent development in all areas of life. I think this is essential for everyone and worth working on together.? Empowerment is the business of everyone - woman and men!

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"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Emily Beckman - Marketing Specialist

What do you love most about working for Ingenics?

I love working for Ingenics for several reasons. Firstly, collaborating with and learning from team members from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences strengthens our projects and encourages creativity and innovation. Secondly, the positive culture within Ingenics creates a supportive and motivating environment where everyone's perspectives feel valued, trusted, and empowered to contribute their expertise. Lastly, witnessing the rapid growth of Ingenics is truly exciting and reflects the team's collective dedication to excellence and success every day.

How do you define empowerment as a woman?

Empowerment for women is enhanced by representation and voice, offering platforms for women to express themselves and contribute to decision-making processes, bringing unique perspectives. It's about having the opportunity to shape your own story with dignity and respect.

What is your motto you live by?

"Know your worth." This motto is a reminder to recognize your value, talents, and contributions. It emphasizes self-respect and confidence.

Lucie Sliva - Talent Acquisition Manager

What do you love most about working for Ingenics?

I value the diversity of our workforce and how everyone is so kind and respectful!

What woman has had the greatest impact on your life, and how?

My mom has had the greatest impact on my life by modeling virtues I try to emulate every day, such as working hard, being humble and non-judgmental.?

How do you define empowerment as a woman?

I view empowerment as an environment where the strengths and perspectives of women are actively sought and applied to challenge traditional business practices. Integrating additional women’s viewpoints fosters a more inclusive and balanced approach to both life and business.

What have you learned being a woman / what is your motto you live by?

I've discovered the importance of accepting myself fully, embracing both my flaws and unique qualities. Authenticity and staying true to who I am, are crucial aspects of my life journey.

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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou

Melany Saldana - Senior Project Engineer

What is your career journey?

I started my career at Audi Mexico where I was sent to Germany to learn the paint shop process and went back to Mexico to implement it on the launching of the new facility. After 4 years, I decided to leave production and start a new position so that I could gain a different view on this business. I was then transferred to the industrial engineering department where I was responsible for the paint shop and the improvements from performance KPI's within the company. After 8 years of work with Audi, I decided to take a different course and leave the company and my country to enroll in a new experience. I now work for Ingenics in the USA, and I am very happy with my decision since this gave my professional and personal life a positive 360-degree change.?

What do you love most about working for Ingenics?

The multicultural environment, independence at work, and great flexibility allows me to have a good personal and professional balance. Being a woman in this industry is sometimes not that easy. Nowadays, we still have an environment ruled mostly by men. As women, we face different challenges due to this, but I believe that through our work, union, and different mindset, we can make a difference on how men within this business look at us.

What have you learned being a woman?

Live in such a way that when I'm gone, people smile when they remember me. It's not only about being a woman, it's about being human. Be empathetic, stay humble, and be kind to this world...Yes!!! Even on the bad days, you never know who might need a nice word today. I might not ALWAYS make it, but I try hard... I truly believe one of my greatest goals in life is to leave a little bit of me in a positive way everywhere I go.

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“The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.”?- Esther Perel

Abbey Killelea - Marketing Analyst

What do you love most about working for Ingenics?

One of my favorite parts about working for Ingenics is the amount of talented and diverse people I work with on a daily basis. Everyone you come into contact with is extremely passionate about making a difference and I love seeing this come to light each day. Additionally, Ingenics truly values teamwork and collaboration. I love having the opportunity to gain valuable support from other people across the globe!

What woman has had the greatest impact on your life, and how?

My mother has had the greatest impact on my life because she is not only my mom but also my mentor, my best friend, and my biggest cheerleader. She has been there for me through every setback, always offering words of love and encouragement. Her influence has touched every aspect of my life, and I am so grateful for the significant impact she has made on shaping my character and values.

What have you learned being a woman?

I have learned that despite life’s obstacles, there will always be a community of women I can rely on. Having the support of other women in my life is something I will cherish forever. I believe that my experiences throughout life contribute to a unique perspective of the world that I can share with others.

"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one." - Dolly Parton