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Mentorship has always been a priority for Straka . She likes to speak to high school students about her career path , especially encouraging young women to explore jobs in science , technology and mathematics . Most recently she has been working with organizations that help veterans transition into civilian life . She helps them explain how the skills they learned in the military can be adapted to the business world .
“ It ’ s been very rewarding ,” said Straka , who is also a board member of several executive leadership groups , including Continuing Professional Education Services Inc ., a not-for-profit that provides education for licensed site remediation professionals . One of her biggest cheerleaders there is Rayna Laiosa , a senior manager in regulatory affairs at The Chemours Company , a global chemical company , who also serves on the board .
Laiosa was flattered last year when Straka nominated her for a women ’ s leadership award . In the application , Straka emphasized not only Laiosa ’ s professional commitment , but her work with the Passaic County Brownfields Commission and the Hawthorne Environmental Commission . “ She listened and she heard ,” said Laiosa , who was very honored in receiving the award . Straka “ is definitely a woman who will bring other women up ,” Laiosa said , adding that her friend always “ fights for the industry and what is right and what is reasonable and practical .” On job sites , Tracy Straka was often the only woman in a hard hat .
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