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EP 139: Laura Gerstner: How R&D Supports Inclusivity, Growth, and Opportunity for Women Engineers

 

In this SWE Diverse episode, Rachel Morford, the incoming FY22 president of SWE, speaks with Laura Gerstner, who works in research and development investment at CNH Industrial. She is a leader within the technology division and oversees R&D investments across agriculture and construction businesses. Laura has used her past experiences in engineering, program management, product development, finance, and accounting to bring a unique perspective to the industry. Learn more about her background, her role at CNH Industrial, and how her work supports inclusivity, growth, and opportunity for women in engineering.


Laura Gerstner

Podcast: How R&D Supports Inclusivity, Growth, and Opportunity for Women Engineers -Based in the Chicago area, Laura is a multipotentialite with more than 15 years of experience in several product development functions. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and a MBA from Arizona State University.

At CNH Industrial, Laura brings a unique perspective to business discussions due to her past experiences in Engineering, Program Management, Product Development Finance, and Accounting. Currently, she is a leader within the Technology division and oversees Research & Development investment across Agriculture and Construction businesses.

As an advocate for women working in male-dominated industries, she is a founding member of the affinity group iGLOW (Inclusivity, Growth, Leadership, and Opportunity for Women) and collaborates with executives to create a more inclusive network across our global company.

Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her two young daughters gardening and playing sports together.


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