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The Power of Disruption on Your Path to Success
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 9, 2024 /Register HereA meningitis outbreak in an under-served neighborhood left Sylvia Acevedo's family forever altered. As she struggled in the …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 9, 2024 /
A meningitis outbreak in an under-served neighborhood left Sylvia Acevedo's family forever altered. As she struggled in the aftermath of loss, young Sylvia was at a crossroads. Joining the Brownies transformed her life. Through the Girl Scouts, she found empowerment as her love of numbers and science was nurtured and she learned how to take control of her world.
Sylvia became one of the first Hispanics to graduate with a master's degree in engineering from Stanford University. She went on to become a rocket scientist.
The path to success is rarely smooth. Sylvia's was filled with humbling experiences, stumbles, and invaluable lessons. Hear Sylvia's remarkable journey from the dirt streets of New Mexico to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the executive ranks of technology leaders including Apple, Dell, and IBM.
Join PNC for this special Hispanic Heritage Month event and hear about Sylvia's experience in technology, entrepreneurship, Girl Scouts, STEM, innovation, leadership and the pursuit of excellence.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
1-2 PM ET | 12 CT | 11 MT | 10 PT
Presenter
Sylvia Acevedo
Rocket Scientist
Former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA
Sylvia Acevedo is an eminent leader who has made an enduring impact across diverse industries, excelling in both corporate and public sectors as a pioneering trailblazer.
Beginning her career as a rocket scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Sylvia's journey took her through executive roles at renowned companies such as Apple, Autodesk, Dell, and IBM. From 2016 to 2020, she was the CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, modernizing the organization with over 146 new badges and programs in STEM, outdoors, entrepreneurship, and civics. Under her leadership, over 1 million STEM badges were earned by girls across diverse communities.
Sylvia authored the bestselling memoir, 'Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist,' promoting perseverance and self-determination.
She holds a bachelor's degree with Honors in Industrial Engineering from New Mexico State University and a master's engineering graduate degree from Stanford University, where she was one of the first Hispanics, to earn such a degree. Sylvia was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Washington College, and in 2022, Duke University awarded her an Honorary Doctorate of Science.
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