SWE Member Highlight of the Month:
Kirsten Mauritzson
Kirsten Mauritzson is a Caterpillar Sustainability Manager
Tell us about your position:
I work in Caterpillar's corporate sustainability team, helping support our company commitment to Sustainability. My team has responsibility for sustainability strategy development and disclosures - to the public, investors, customers and employees. For example, we publish a Sustainability Report each year highlighting programs and initiatives that are in place, our sustainability goals and progress, and our future plans. Last year, we led a goal setting effort - working with subject matter experts from many business units to develop sustainability goals for achievement by 2030. It is an exciting and evolving space to work in! The world increasingly recognizes the importance of environment, social and governance (ESG, or sustainability) for companies and Caterpillar provides products and services to help build critical infrastructure and energy around the world.
What attracted you to a STEM Career?:
I enjoyed math, science, problem-solving and wanted to help make the world a better place. I found that mix in mechanical and environmental engineering.
Who is your inspiration?:
There are too many people to count and several of you in SWE-CI are certainly within this group! I'm inspired by leaders that care about their teams, support others, and help to make progress for the better.
Why did you decide to join SWE?:
I joined SWE in college initially and served several leadership roles there. It was a great way to connect with other women who were also pursuing engineering and learn from each other. As a professional, I have found that same holds true - I enjoy learning from others and building friendships! For me, connecting with friends at the annual SWE conference and our SWE-CI events is inspiring and energizing.
Tell us something interesting about yourself?:
I enjoy traveling and am looking forward to getting back to more of it! Hiking in a National Park is my favorite.
Tell us about your position:
I work in Caterpillar's corporate sustainability team, helping support our company commitment to Sustainability. My team has responsibility for sustainability strategy development and disclosures - to the public, investors, customers and employees. For example, we publish a Sustainability Report each year highlighting programs and initiatives that are in place, our sustainability goals and progress, and our future plans. Last year, we led a goal setting effort - working with subject matter experts from many business units to develop sustainability goals for achievement by 2030. It is an exciting and evolving space to work in! The world increasingly recognizes the importance of environment, social and governance (ESG, or sustainability) for companies and Caterpillar provides products and services to help build critical infrastructure and energy around the world.
What attracted you to a STEM Career?:
I enjoyed math, science, problem-solving and wanted to help make the world a better place. I found that mix in mechanical and environmental engineering.
Who is your inspiration?:
There are too many people to count and several of you in SWE-CI are certainly within this group! I'm inspired by leaders that care about their teams, support others, and help to make progress for the better.
Why did you decide to join SWE?:
I joined SWE in college initially and served several leadership roles there. It was a great way to connect with other women who were also pursuing engineering and learn from each other. As a professional, I have found that same holds true - I enjoy learning from others and building friendships! For me, connecting with friends at the annual SWE conference and our SWE-CI events is inspiring and energizing.
Tell us something interesting about yourself?:
I enjoy traveling and am looking forward to getting back to more of it! Hiking in a National Park is my favorite.
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