Essence White

Essence White

NAME:

Essence White

YEAR/S SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT:

2011

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY:

Smith College

DEGREE/S:

Bachelor of Arts – Engineering Arts, Minor – Economics

Master of Business Administration – Concentration in Healthcare Administration

PROFESSION/JOB TITLE/DESCRIPTION:

Currently located in upstate NY I am working in the oil and gas industry at Dresser-Rand, who has recently been acquired by Siemens. Thus, I am now under Siemens Power and Gas division in Dresser-Rand’s 5 years Engineering Management Accelerated Program (EMAP). After graduation, I began my first rotation as a development engineer in research and development department and have since transitioned into my second rotation as a Corporate Quality Engineer.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

Helped organize and solicit sponsors for AKT Combative Academy’s “Boots on the Ground” community service project that collected winter boots for children in-need in upstate New York local communities.

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Thank you again for the scholarship award, if it was not for organizations like you giving back and supporting upcoming youth I would not be in the position I am today to chase my dreams. I am forever grateful.