This woman is positively empowering
GET TO KNOW US
Celebrating
Women's History
Month
What do mothers, grandmothers, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Ada Lovelace, and Eleanor Roosevelt have in common?
They’re all extraordinary women who inspire some of our own extraordinary women working here at New Fortress Energy.
Traditionally, engineering and energy have been male-dominated spaces. But just as we’re proud to be blazing new trails in powering the world with positive energy, we’re also proud to be shifting that gender dynamic. Our company includes so many remarkable women who are bringing their own positive energy to help shape our company and our industry.
Today, as part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re honored to introduce you to a woman who is making her own history – and helping make the world a brighter place – as part of the New Fortress Energy team.
Meet Shakira
“Just Go for It” - Shakira Mosquera, Operations and Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Supervisor, Puerto Rico
For Shakira Mosquera, a typical day at NFE could include anything from environmental compliance, health and safety implementation, logistics, vessel receipt, and distribution, to supervising and leading diverse teams.
“I feel empowered when I help coworkers succeed or improve themselves,” Shakira says. “I often try to recognize work well done, even when it is a colleague that I do not supervise.”
That’s the kind of barrier-free thinking that drives Shakira’s approach to business, and also to women’s issues.
“I don’t like special treatment, especially if it is because I’m a woman,” she says. “I like to be treated and considered as equal among colleagues. And I don’t want young girls to perceive the idea that our fight is a competition of gender, on who is better or stronger. My advice for young girls is to understand that every person is valuable, and that each one of us has unique qualities and capabilities that we can use to thrive on every task. We must always aim to improve ourselves each day. Don’t let others make you think differently.”
Shakira has found strength and support for her aspirations and approach through the example set in her own family tree.
“The way my grandmother, Gregoria Centeno, experienced struggles and surpassed obstacles is worthy of admiration,” she says. “With only an eighth-grade education, and having worked since she was 8 years old, she taught me how to stand up for myself, value myself, and be accountable for my decisions. She is a strong and yet sweet woman.”
Shakira aims to share that same determination with other businesswomen.
“Don’t be afraid to work in an area that is usually considered as a man’s world,” she counsels. “Just go for it. If you don’t succeed at a certain time, keep on trying. You will get there. My key for success is to be humble, respect others, listen carefully, and speak up at the right moments.”
