Louise is a visionary leader and the Vice President of Talent and Development at Wood, a global leader in engineering and consulting. With over 20 years of HR experience and a seat at the C-suite before 40, Louise is a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and equitable workplaces. She champions global initiatives through Wood’s Gender and Race & Ethnicity networks and uplifts future innovators through her work with Black Girls Do Engineer. Inspired by a vision she held at just nine years old, her lifelong mission became to create work environments where everyone feels valued and can thrive. Louise brings authenticity, courage, and purpose to every room she enters. She inspires women to lead confidently, break barriers, and show up powerfully—on their own terms.