In this episode of Mavens of Manufacturing, Meaghan Ziemba sits down with Allison (Merritt) Budvarson, COO of Out of the Box Manufacturing.

During the conversation, Allison discusses:

• How she made her way into manufacturing.

• Gender disparity in technical and engineering roles of manufacturing, and some ways to get younger girls more interested in STEM opportunities to help close the gap.

• Some of her personal insight about why more women seem to be involved with the marketing and sales career pathways more than the technical and engineering roles.

• The importance of mentorship and advocacy.

• A Student and Young Professionals Group that she is starting.

• The importance of encouraging younger girls with STEM play.

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