Emmalen Gallant
About Emmalen Gallant
Emmalen Gallant serves as the President of The Women's Network and is currently a Highway Engineering Intern at MassDOT. She has a background in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and aspires to become a structural engineer for Walt Disney Imagineering.
Current Role at The Women's Network
Emmalen Gallant serves as the President of The Women's Network, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at empowering women and fostering community engagement. Prior to her presidency, she was the Vice President from 2022 to 2023, where she contributed to various programs and events supporting women's development. Her leadership is focused on creating opportunities for networking and professional growth.
Education and Expertise in Civil Engineering
Emmalen Gallant studied Civil Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2020 to 2023, where she earned a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, preparing her for her current role as a Highway Engineering Intern at MassDOT. She aspires to further her education by pursuing a master's degree in structural engineering after her graduation in December 2023.
Professional Experience at MassDOT
Since 2023, Emmalen Gallant has been working as a Highway Engineering Intern at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in Northampton, Massachusetts. In this role, she applies her academic knowledge to real-world engineering projects. Her internship follows her participation in a research project with MassDOT during her studies at UMass Amherst, showcasing her commitment to public service and infrastructure development.
Background and Early Career
Emmalen Gallant graduated from Narragansett Regional High School in 2020. She began her professional journey in 2018 as a Hostess/Bartender at Gardner Ale House & Moon Hill Brewing Co., where she has worked for six years. Additionally, she worked as a Resident Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2021 to 2023, which involved supporting fellow students and enhancing campus life.
Future Aspirations in Structural Engineering
Emmalen Gallant aims to become a structural engineer for Walt Disney Imagineering. Her aspiration reflects her passion for combining engineering with creativity, particularly in creating innovative structures and experiences. This goal aligns with her educational background and her ongoing professional development in the field of civil engineering.