In this empowering talk, Holly Pascal, a systems engineer at NASA Headquarters and founder of Women's Aerospace Network, shares her insights on how to strategically navigate your career path, no matter where you aim to work. Drawing from her own journey to NASA, Holly will discuss the universal principles that can help you achieve success in any field. From building a strong network and embracing lifelong learning to mastering the art of strategic career planning, this talk will provide you with actionable strategies to position yourself for success. Whether you're just starting out, looking to pivot, or aiming to advance in your current role, Holly’s guidance will help you align your passions with your career goals and get your dream job.

Holly Pascal is a systems engineer supporting NASA Headquarters, founder of Women’s Aerospace Network, and author of The College to Dream Job Blueprint. Named a 2024 Woman to Watch by Women’s Biz Magazine, she is highly accomplished with a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, and a graduate of Wharton’s Executive Program in Leadership and Management. Featured on Space.com, SUCCESS and Flying Magazines, Pascal believes that the convergence of empowerment and innovation can lead to solving many of humanity’s most complex challenges and is passionate about advancing the building blocks of humanity.