What made you choose Cargill?

Cargill was a very well-known company. It was important to me that the reputation of the company showed examples of values and ethics, especially in a region where agriculture is so important to the economy. I always liked being on a farm, so I think that’s why I ended up choosing Cargill, or should I say, Cargill ended up choosing me.

Tell us about your first role:

I started at Cargill with an internship in the Starches and Sweeteners plant. At the end of my internship, I was hired as a Production Engineer and in the first year, I became a production supervisor and had 35 people reporting to me. I didn’t learn how to lead people in college; thankfully, I had great mentors and great coaching from people who really trusted me and helped me on this journey.

Why should someone join Cargill?

Cargill is a great company with strong values like putting people first and doing the right thing. One of the benefits of being a large company with a presence in several regions and segments, it gives employees a lot of opportunity to move around and to grow. As an integrated company, we’re supported in great ways from our functions. We benefit from having a large network of businesses within Cargill; you can find solutions for similar problems or even new career opportunities.

How did support from colleagues impact your career?

I’ve had opportunities to work with other women and support other women. I think it’s really critical to have great sponsors in your career. Many times in my career, I didn’t feel ready for the new role. I didn’t feel I could do the job. It was too much for me. Each time, I had a manager who supported me and told me they trusted me. It gave me the confidence I needed to be successful.