Dreamers & Makers

We interviewed Leticia Guerrero, Director of Organization and Business Processes at Sener, a Computer Engineer with an MBA from IE Business School, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

Leticia, what drew you to the scientific-technological sector?

Undoubtedly the ability to evolve and innovate in this sector, which allows us to continuously learn and do new things. You just need to look back at how our lives have changed thanks to science and technology.

What are the challenges and opportunities that women face when they reach the professional field?

The presence of women in the professional world continues to increase, but not as much in managerial positions. This is our main challenge, to fight against the so-called “glass ceiling”, this invisible and subtle barrier that makes it difficult for women to reach senior management positions. Although it is true that increasingly companies recognize and value our talent, experience and the great value that we provide.

And as opportunities, we all have the ability and duty to continue fighting so that the next generations do not have any difficulties in the professional field.

As you look to the future, in what areas would you like to keep advancing, what challenges have you set for yourself?

Right now I have a great challenge ahead of me in my new position with the Organization and Processes Department. I hope we achieve, with the help of all the people who make up this great team, a much more digital and efficient SENER.

But as I said in my presentation, I am a very restless person and I hope that I can continue to grow professionally with new challenges that will surely arise in the future and I hope in the not too distant future.

Education is essential to advance personally, professionally and socially. As a professional, the slogan of this year’s International Women’s Day is “For an inclusive digital world: innovation and technology for gender equality”. How do you think education in the digital age can help achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls?

Our day to day depends a lot on technological and digital processes. This is why it is essential to bring technology and digital education closer to all women and girls, so that they can develop their digital skills that will get them closer to many opportunities for growth and education. Digitalization improves quality of life, expands opportunities and brings information closer.

What advice would you give to future generations?

I would tell them to work hard and fight to achieve their dreams and to remember that everything we do, in one way or another, leaves a mark.

Could you tell us about a woman you admire, who inspired you in this profession?

I wouldn’t say that there is a single woman who inspires me, all the women around me do, even if they don’t belong to this profession. For example, my mother, for her capacity for work and sacrifice; my sister, for her perseverance and dedication to her family; my niece, who at only 9 years old fights and works hard to learn and improve; my friends, my colleagues, etc.

A phrase or a motto that you would like to say for the International Day of Working Women.

Fight for what you want, believe in yourself and inspire the world