Mentor Jill Finlayson was recently featured in an episode of Aarna’s News podcast, “Knowing When to Leave, Finding the Right Fit,” where she shared her career journey and the importance of adaptability, transferable skills, and diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Hosted by Aarna Sahu, Aarna’s News is a collection of stories from leading women in STEM who’ve influenced the workforce and inspired others to join the fields. During her interview, Jill emphasized the importance of pivoting, pursuing growth opportunities, and finding career-value alignment. “Embrace change and stay curious,” she advised. “Your career path doesn’t have to be a straight line.” Jill currently works at the University of California, Berkeley where she serves as the managing director of CITRIS Innovation Hub and director of the Expanding Diversity and Gender Equity in Tech (EDGE) Initiative.
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Mentor Jill Finlayson
