Estefania Lamas Hernandez
About Estefania Lamas Hernandez
Estefania Lamas Hernandez serves as the Senior Manager of the Critical Initiatives Team at Motional, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in project management and strategic initiatives, she has held various roles at organizations such as Optimus Ride and Wellesley College.
Work at Motional
Estefania Lamas Hernandez currently serves as the Senior Manager of the Critical Initiatives Team at Motional, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she focuses on strategic projects that drive innovation and operational efficiency within the company. Her role involves overseeing critical initiatives that align with Motional's goals in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Previous Experience at Optimus Ride
Prior to her role at Motional, Estefania worked at Optimus Ride in various capacities. She began as an Operations Generalist from 2017 to 2020, where she contributed to operational processes. She then transitioned to the role of Product Program Manager from 2020 to 2021, managing product development projects. Finally, she served as Strategic Projects Manager from 2019 to 2020, focusing on strategic initiatives that supported the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Estefania holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from Wellesley College, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. Her educational background includes various internships and research positions, such as her role as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2015 to 2016. This combination of education and practical experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in project management and strategic planning.
Internship Experience
Estefania has gained valuable experience through several internships. In 2015, she worked as a CHCI Congressional Intern at the U.S. House of Representatives for three months. She also held an internship at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in the San Francisco Bay Area during the same year. Additionally, she served as an Education Intern at Adler Planetarium in 2012, where she contributed to educational programming.
Community Engagement and Leadership Roles
Throughout her career, Estefania has engaged in various community and leadership roles. At Wellesley College, she worked as a Community Liaison for Disability Services and as a Fitness Instructor for the Physical Education Recreation Association from 2013 to 2017. She also served as a Young Ambassador at Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union in 2011-2012, promoting financial literacy and community involvement.