Hannah Connolly: Women of Inspiration in STEM Podcast

Описание: Women make up only 29% of the global STEM workforce. That must change. We have a responsibility to ensure the next generation of wāhine see themselves reflected in STEM fields and know they belong. At EVolocity, our commitment is to create opportunities where young women feel empowered, supported, and inspired to explore their potential and step into STEM with confidence. Our Women of Inspiration in STEM podcast sheds light on women in the global STEM workforce. Each episode features a story of a Kiwi woman working in these fields. Together, these stories offer a glimpse into the exciting possibilities these careers hold, and celebrate the resilience, passion, and innovation of women in these fields.

Hannah Connolly
Hannah is a Network Engineer at Waipa Networks, where she has built a career spanning nearly two decades. Beginning as an electrical apprentice, Hannah became a registered electrician before continuing her studies toward a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.

Since joining Waipa Networks in 2007, Hannah has held multiple positions, giving her a deep and practical understanding of the network. In her current role, she works across a wide range of responsibilities, including improving supply quality and modelling the network to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Beyond her professional expertise, Hannah lives on a farm with her husband and three children. She enjoys the balance of rural life-spending time outdoors, gardening, and running-bringing the same energy and dedication to her personal passions as she does to her engineering career.