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Rashida's work combines: Business, Law, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Columbia HS
Bachelor's Degree
Architecture
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Graduate Degree
Civil Engineering, General
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Doctorate
Law
Rutgers University-Newark
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Financial Risk Specialists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Architecture
Graduate Degree: Civil Engineering, General
Doctorate: Law
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I graduated UVA with a B.S in Architecture and applied to graduate school in Civil Engineering.
2.
I graduated for the second time from UVA with a Master in Engineering (Civil Engineering).
3.
My first job after graduation was as a Project Engineer for a global construction company.
4.
My next job was as a Project Manager at a global technology company. I attended law school at night.
5.
After law school, I passed 4 bar exams and lived in 3 different cities within a 3 year period.
6.
I decided to transition out of practicing law and began researching career options.
7.
I joined Deloitte in 2008 as a Manager in our Capital Projects (construction) practice.
8.
Seven years later, I lead projects involving complex financial transactions and investigations.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Construction is a challenging career path and there are not a lot of women in the profession. You should find another career.
How I responded:
Be focused on your vision for your career. If you are passionate, diligent, and persistent, you will accomplish your goals. You may decide to follow a different path along the way but being able to weigh options is the best place to be. You may not know what you like until you do it. Surround yourself with people that will push you. Always continue to grow both personally and professionally. Most importantly, remember it is your career and you are the driver.