This week I am joined by Akua Opong to talk about women in engineering roles. Akua is a Chartered IT Professional within the Infrastructure & Cloud, Engineering Team at LSEG. As part of her role, she mentors new starters in the team, including interns and graduates, and provides technology guidance to colleagues across the Group.Outside of her main role, Akua is a keen diversity & inclusion advocate, LSEG WIN Engagement Community Team, WIN Tech Events Coordinator, UK Accessibility Lead, Mental Health Champion and UK Community Action Lead for the outreach programmes. She is passionate about raising the profile of Women in STEM, as a STEM ambassador. She was a UN Women UK Delegate for CSW68 during IWD 2024.Akua is a Neurodiversity advocate (self-identifies as Dyslexic and has ADHD), NED, charity ambassador, fundraiser and a keen sports volunteer for England Netball, UEFA Community and British Athletics.Tune in and listen to Akua's inspiring story and the goal of more girls getting into STEM!

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