Recently, I sat in on a Women in Leadership talk hosted by the Facebook org at work and I have to admit, I usually skip these because I tell myself I have “too much work.” But wow, I didn’t realize how much I was missing out on. There’s something so powerful about hearing from women who are in
Career Growth
Navigating Change and Growth: My Journey to Senior Engineer
I’m writing this blog post for a few reasons. First, I was promoted to Senior Engineer during a pivotal cultural shift at the company I work for (and tech industry in general). Second, I want to talk about the realities of working in tech, beyond the headlines and assumptions. But most importantly,
The Importance of Setting Goals
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Setting goals is a fundamental step on the journey of personal and career growth. Goals provide us with direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. They serve as a roadmap to help us reach our full potential and achieve the success we desire in both our
How to Get Your First Promotion
I had been working at Meta for ~8 months when my manager brought up the conversation about my first promotion. This didn't mean I was promoted, it meant my manager and I were going to work together to make sure I met all the requirements to move to the next level. Ten months after having this




