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Women in Engineering

NYPA is proud to recognize women in engineering fields and supports the continued development of our staff. 

Holli Monroe

Holli is a Project Engineer II & Engineering Supervisor in our Clean Energy Solutions group, and she specializes in Engineering & Construction Management.

What drew you into the discipline of engineering?

The desire to design and build a better world.

How do you motivate fellow engineers when part of a team?

I appreciate and amplify the ideas, skills, and contributions of others.  People who feel appreciated will always do more than is anticipated.   People who feel appreciated make for the best, motivated team members.

Do you have any advice for engineering students or brand new engineers just entering the workforce?

It is important to identify which facets of engineering you enjoy most.  I would recommend taking advantage of opportunities for career exploration via internships, co-ops, job rotations, and/or shadowing.  Such varied, cross-disciplinary experience will help engineering students and entry-level engineers identify and position themselves in their preferred fields and roles.

Amariah Barton-Harris

Amariah is an Assistant Construction Engineer I. Amariah has a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering technology with a minor in mathematics from Buffalo State College and an Associate’s in general studies from Erie Community College.

Tell us about your role.  

I coordinate, inspect and control the work of construction contractors assigned to perform energy services contract work at the NIA facility. I ensure that quality workmanship is always maintained and in accordance with applicable construction procedures, methods, codes and specifications. My projects include electrical, civil, mechanical, instrumentation and control engineering disciplines.

Who has been the greatest influence on your career?

I’ve had many great influences which makes this question difficult. However, among one of the greatest in my life was W.E.B. Du Bois. I learned about him in elementary school. His work ethic and dedication to educating himself had a profound impact on me. He set time aside every day to fill his brain with things he did not know in order to solve problems. Most importantly, he always held himself accountable. Following his path for most of my life has never led me in the wrong direction. There are many self-taught scholars throughout history. His path and work ethic influenced me the most.  

April Contreras

April Contreras is an Associate Project Engineer and has been with NYPA for four years. She manages  street lighting projects in Western and Central New York – including our largest project in Syracuse valued at $38 million dollars.

Who has had the greatest influence on your career?

“My former boss Dave Laney (now retired). I had management experience but no engineering experience prior to NYPA. I was at a low point after many failed interviews and was considering relocating. Thankfully, when Dave interviewed me, he saw my passion for engineering and gave me an opportunity to prove myself. He worked hard with me in my first year to give me the confidence I needed as a new project manager and female engineer. Dave has continued to be my mentor.”

What’s the best advice you’ve received?

“The best advice was from my grandmother who always would tell me to keep pushing forward no matter what. ‘Life is going to have ups and downs, you have to remain focused and continue to persevere’.”

Cindy Ramirez Parrales

Cindy Ramirez Parrales is an Associate Environmental Engineer in our White Plains office.

Can you describe your professional journey and how it led you to NYPA?

My professional career began only a few years ago and it has been an exciting journey. In my career, formal education, internships and previous work experience have helped me grow professionally every day. I have been very fortunate to be surrounded by professionals willing to share their experiences and knowledge with me, and I can use what I have learned in my day-to-day work.

What has been your greatest professional achievement so far?

My job is to comply with regulations for environmental conservation, health and safety of people against adverse environmental effects. Protecting the health and safety of a worker while conserving natural resources and the environment provide everyone a better quality of life, and these are daily successes for me.

Can you suggest some advice for young women entering the workforce?

DO NOT underestimate the power of networking, and always keep an open mind!

Cindy Bradford

Cindy Bradford is a Senior Project Engineer in our White Plains office. 

Why did you choose to become a PE?

A Professional Engineering license is a certification that demonstrates an engineer’s commitment and adherence to a higher level of standards. Today, Professional Engineer certifications are highly respected, and sometimes a necessity for career advancement. NYPA, being a state agency, requires that higher-level engineering positions be filled only by licensed professional engineers. This certification offers engineers a slew of valuable opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.

What types of challenges in engineering do you enjoy?

Every career path presents challenges. There are two challenges that I enjoy the most. One is profound responsibility. All work engineers do for our power plants will directly or indirectly affect our customers. Professional engineers are ultimately responsible for the welfare, health, and safety of the public. Everything we do at work will make an impact, big and small. The other challenge I enjoy is the need for continuous learning. The world is changing. Technologies are evolving faster than ever. Engineers need to be prepared to change around what they do and learn new skills at any age.

What personal characteristics do you think are needed to become a successful engineer?

Becoming an engineer has never been easy and every discipline comes with great skills and is followed by even great responsibilities. To be a successful engineer you must have a specific set of soft skills. Some of the most important ones are curiosity, creativity, team work and communication skills.

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Exercise For Beginners Over 40

Along with these exercises use of Vital G-30 capsules gives you freedom from worries that arise after age of 40. These are harmless but highly effective health and fitness supplements for women that also regulate menstrual cycle and keep your fertility and libido upbeat.

Exercises keep you fit and agile. These protect you from ill-effects of ageing and even highlight your charms. If you have celebrated your 40th birthday bells are ringing for you to wake-up early and start a schedule that keeps you fit and strong.

Here is a list of top 10 exercises that every woman should do after 40 to stay youthful and active.

- Walking is one of the best exercises that treat health issues and improve heart health. It is great exercise for men and women of all ages. If you are past 40 years of age the benefits of walking are far more than for a younger woman. It keeps your metabolism faster, allows body to expel toxins, maintain healthy heart and BP and keep blood flow in pelvic region healthy. Start with short distance and gradually increase your speed and duration. Regular walking in morning or evening is simplest exercise to treat health issues related to ageing.

- Swimming is relaxing and also keeps your stamina higher and musculoskeletal system upbeat. You can increase energy level by swimming regularly and maintain calm mind. Swimming requires joint movement and is good for metabolism too. You can prevent weight gain as well and stay fit and light.

- Intense cardio exercises are also good but if your body permits. If you are struggling with joint problems, high BP or any other health issue that may get aggravated by cardio exercises avoid these. From running to aerobics all are intense cardio exercises that fight fatigue and increase energy level.

- Squats strengthen pelvic and abdominal muscles. The best way to perform good number of squats is by doing these in sessions. Gradually increase number of squats in each session and then merge two sessions into one. Relax in between let blood flow begin before starting another session. Do not sit while relaxing keep standing for best results. This is another one of the top 10 exercises that every woman should do after 40.

- Exercise with dumbbells to keep joints stronger. After age of 40 your bone mass begins to shrink which makes joints weak and stiff. Dumbbells help you regain higher range of joint motion and stronger joints. These exercises fight fatigue and keep muscles energized and healthy.

- Back and upper back are most troubled parts for women after 40 and in sitting jobs. Joints of low and upper back tend to become stiff and change your walk, posture and reduce agility. Plank exercise is good way to strengthen muscles of back of thighs, low back and upper back. It also helps in tucking your tummy in. Plank is another one of the top 10 exercises that every woman should do after 40.

- Glute bridge is wonderful exercise for women after age of 40. This exercise may seem simple but affects body in various ways. It speeds-up fat metabolism as it enhances flow of blood in pelvic region in hip and lower region. It corrects spine shape which gets distorted a bit due to sitting jobs. Healthy flow of blood in pelvic region keeps you in upbeat mood and also balances hormones that get depleted around age of 40.

- Meditate for few minutes. You need to keep your thoughts and mind in control after 40 years of age. The hormonal changes may cause mood swings, anxiety, irritability, insomnia and what not. Meditation lets you keep mind calm and relaxed, improves mental clarity and brings sound sleep. Meditation balances hormones and keeps you in upbeat mood by keeping you mentally sharp and alert.

- Yoga poses like sun salutations can not only provide fitness, healthy joints but also fight fatigue and lethargy. Learn to perform sun salutations and once you are through with it increase speed. Five minutes of sun salutations with good speed give you benefits of cardio and strength exercises and also improve your mental sharpness. Yoga poses even regulate menstrual cycle to give you freedom from age-related menstrual irregularities.

- Breathing exercises speed-up fat burn, improve heart health and promote mental alertness. These are great for circulatory and respiratory system as well and improve level of oxygen in blood.

Best Female Vitality Supplements

Along with these exercises use of Vital G-30 capsules gives you freedom from worries that arise after age of 40.

These are harmless but highly effective health and fitness supplements for women that also regulate menstrual cycle and keep your fertility and libido upbeat.

These come with herbs that improve performance of systems and organs of body and improve your overall health, vitality and vigor.

There are no side effects of these pills. So women still having few years before they reach 40 can also use these to stay fit and active like 20 year old.

These do not cause any dependency. The good results stay with your forever if you take care of diet and lifestyle.

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Top 10 Female Vitality Vitamins

As we age body becomes little sluggish in producing or absorbing certain essential vitamins.

Lesser availability of these vitamins speeds-up ageing process, promotes disorders and harms health seriously.

There are quite a few vitamins which decline rapidly in woman’s body after age of 40.

In place of expecting any miracle it is wiser to make changes in diet and take supplements to fulfill vitamin supplementation and protect health.

Here is list of top 10 vitamins for women that maintain and improve reproductive health, immune system and overall female vitality till later age.

- Vitamin B12 is available through foods that we normally eat but there is intrinsic factor. Gut produces a type of protein that actually allows proper absorption of vitamin B12. With age guts are unable to produce that protein which eventually promotes scarcity of B12 in body. For women after 40 this is very essential vitamin which is required for various health-promoting processes and fighting free-radicals. Vitamin B12 is one of the important vitamins to take after 40 for health.

- Vitamin B-complex or B vitamins are required by body to produce energy and fight back free-radicals. These vitamins lower cholesterol and keep blood pathways clear. Slow metabolism and poor digestion due to lesser secretion of digestive enzymes and metabolic hormones create scarcity of B vitamins. Vitamin B-complex are top 10 vitamins for women that keep cellular and body processes running smoothly.

- Even if you are eating enough calcium you may not have strong bones and joints. Calcium alone does not protect you from bone depletion and osteoporosis. Your body needs vitamin D which is another one of the important vitamins to take after 40 for health and agility. If you can get enough sunlight and your body responds to it everything is good, but if not, focus on eating fortified foods to get dose of vitamin D.

- Vitamin C also called as ascorbic acid is powerful antioxidant. It is not just good to fight free-radicals but also metabolizes iron and promotes its absorption. It protects DNA from damage and also speeds-up process of production of collagen. Vitamin C is not only one of the top 10 vitamins for women not only after 40 but throughout life. Taking care of vitamin C intake is essential for sound health after 40.

- Resveratrol is a polyphenol is strong antioxidant. It lowers cholesterol and protects heart. Women after 40 become prone to suffer with issues like high blood pressure and poor stamina. It is one of the essential vitamins for women to take after 40 for energy.

- Probiotics cannot be classified as vitamin or mineral but these are very essential for women health after 40. Use of probiotics maintain metabolism and speeds-up digestion to keep health protected. Probiotics keep gut health sound and also balance hormones to improve reproductive health and overall vitality.

- Magnesium is vital for keeping blood circulation smooth and blood pressure normal. It is anti-inflammatory and prevents heart disease and diabetes. Magnesium improves muscle and nerve functions and also improves immune system.

- Omega-3 fatty acids are not vitamins but come with myriad of health benefits. These slow down ageing process, prevent cognitive decline and improve heart health. These also lower bad cholesterol and maintain healthy lipid profile. Omega-3 fatty acids are great for female vitality and fitness.

- If you are past 40, potassium is another nutrient that is needed necessarily. There are many foods that come with high potassium content like sweet potato, beans, bananas, lentils etc. Potassium along with vitamins to take after 40 for health. Go for natural sources in place of supplement. This nutrient keeps your heart and blood pressure healthy and suppresses negative symptoms of menopause.

- Calcium with vitamin D3 keep your bones healthy, dentures strong and joints mobile and enduring. These nutrients also improve muscular endurance and strength and keep your mental health sound. Vitamin D3 deficiency is quite common in women after 40 which is major reason for bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium and vitamin D3 also balance hormones and crucial vitamins to take after age of 40 for energy.

Best Female Vitality Supplements

For easier way to lead a healthy, energized life use Vital G-30 capsules.

These come with herbs that fulfill nutrition, improve metabolism and better absorption of nutrition.

These pills balance hormonal secretion, suppress release of harmful hormones and fight back free-radicals.

Anti-toxin and anti-inflammatory herbs make these supplements remarkably beneficial for women vitality and health.

Vital G-30 capsules improve female reproductive system.

These dilute menopausal symptoms and maintain libido higher. Use of these pills is great for looks as well.

The powerful antioxidants improve skin tone, texture and tightness and suppress signs of ageing.

These pills due to herbal nature are beneficial for women of any age.

Early use of these pills maintains health irrespective of one’s age and protect from disorders.

These can be used with other treatment or medication as herbs are non-contradictory and do not cause any sort of dependency.

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