Name: Diane Freeman
Program: Civil Engineering
University(s) / College(s) Attended: University of Waterloo
Education / Degree(s): B.Sc., P.Eng
Current Job Title: Air Quality Specialist, Councillor
Current Employer: SLR Consulting, City of Waterloo
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Fun Facts About Me
Share one fun fact about yourself: I have studied guitar, cello, voice and piano.
The most inspiring engineer I know is ....... Because ........ ?: Catherine Karakatsanis, COO, Morrison Hershfield Limited because she is so highly skilled in so many aspects of engineering and people management.
Profile Questions
Why did you choose to study engineering?: I wanted to work in a career that would help improve the lives of others.
What are your best memories of your engineering education?: The friendships that were forged during my educational career.
How do you apply your engineering degree to your current career?: The skills learned around analytical thinking are used on a daily basis.
What do you love most about your career?: The flexibility I have to blend a career in engineering and a career in politics.
What advice would you give to someone hoping to pursue a career in engineering?: Engineering is a serving profession. The best engineers always keep in their minds eye those people for whom their work will be used.