Kayla Pacheco, the Denver-based dynamo of process engineering, is not just your average engineer; she’s a powerhouse of innovation with over five years in the energy sector. Currently dazzling at SOLV Energy as a Process Engineer of Operational Excellence, Kayla effortlessly juggles complex projects and teams while delivering sustainable results that would make even Mother Nature nod in approval. She has a knack for turning challenges into opportunities and spreadsheets into masterpieces.

Kayla"s journey began at the Colorado School of Mines, where her brilliance shone through as she balanced rigorous coursework with being part of the Varsity Track and Field team and Women"s Club Rugby. Clearly, if there"s one thing she knows how to do, it’s multitask! Before her current role, she honed her skills as Business Process Manager at Solar America and showcased her field prowess as a Wireline Field Engineer with Schlumberger.

When she"s not busy revolutionizing processes or leading teams to victory in project management battles, you might find Kayla reminiscing about her days serving up smiles (and gourmet meals) at TRUE GRIT CATERING LTD or deep in thought about fluid mechanics—because who doesn’t enjoy some light reading on thermodynamics? With leadership qualities that could inspire an army and an eye for detail sharper than any scalpel, Kayla is undoubtedly on track to become an industry legend. Keep an eye out; this trailblazer is just getting started!