Megan Casey, mechanical engineer and engineering manager, reflects on how to navigate returning to work as a postpartum engineer in conversation with FY25 SWE President Karen Roth.
Drawing from her personal experiences, Casey shares the challenges of transitioning back to the workplace after two pregnancies: one that was medically complicated and another with twins.
Hear the strengths she gained during the postpartum period, self-advocacy strategies that engineers can use when returning to work, and actionable ways that leaders can foster an inclusive environment for birthing parents in STEM.
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Guest: Megan Casey, Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Manager
Megan Casey has been a mechanical engineer as well as engineering manager for 15 years in industries varying from industrial process equipment, to themed entertainment, to coffee machines, to clean tech.
She currently lives in Seattle, Wash. with her three young children.
Host: Karen Roth, FY25 President, Society of Women Engineers
Karen Roth is an experienced Department of Defense leader in cyber, artificial intelligence, and digital engineering. Roth has taken her proven skills in strategic thinking, communication, and partnership development to create a global ecosystem for the Air Force and to be a trusted fiduciary for the nonprofit boards she has served.
She serves SWE in a personal capacity and does not represent the U.S. Government or the U.S. Air Force in this role.
Diverse: a SWE podcast has been recognized as a top women in STEM podcast and a top engineering podcast!
