As a Graduate Electrical Engineer based in Black & White Engineering’s Manila office, Jilliane is approaching her one-year milestone and already sees her role as part of a much bigger picture.
Jilliane sees the International Women’s Day campaign ‘Together We Engineer’ as a shared commitment to building teams where everyone’s voice is heard and valued regardless of gender or background. “It’s about empowering women and underrepresented groups to thrive and contribute meaningfully. When we engineer together, we don’t just innovate solutions we build a culture of equality and respect.”
Still early in her career, Jilliane is passionate about encouraging the next generation of women to enter the field. Her advice? Stay curious and don’t let fear hold you back.
“Believe in your abilities and keep learning,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions, seek mentorships and embrace challenges even if they seem intimidating at first. You belong in this field and your voice matters.”
Looking to the future, Jilliane hopes to see more women not just entering engineering, but leading it.
“In the next 5 to 10 years, I hope to see more women in leadership and technical decision-making roles,” she says. “I’d love to see stronger mentorship networks and better support for work-life balance.”
So far, her experience at Black & White has reinforced what’s possible in an inclusive and supportive environment.
“Black & White is making meaningful strides toward inclusivity,” Jilliane says. “I’ve felt most supported in environments that prioritise collaboration and open communication over competition. Having access to mentorship, training and seeing female role models in leadership is incredibly motivating.”
Black & White’s culture of opportunity and collaboration keeps her optimistic: “It reinforces that career growth is not only possible, it’s supported. I’m proud to be part of a company that’s actively contributing to positive change in the industry.”
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