International Women in Engineering Day 2025
How Denise Reha and Women Across the Industry Are Shaping What’s Next
At Digital Prospectors, we’re proud to recognize International Women in Engineering Day by highlighting one of our own, Denise Reha, Managing Director of Engineering. Since joining our team in 2016, Denise has played a pivotal role in building and leading our Engineering division. Her work ensures the rapid delivery of highly skilled engineers to some of our clients’ most complex and mission-critical projects.
Denise brings deep expertise in consulting, vendor management, and client relationships. She manages some of our largest accounts with a simple but powerful goal: help people love their jobs.
To celebrate the day, we asked Denise to share her perspective on women in engineering and how we can build a more inclusive future. Here’s what she had to say:
Can you share any success stories of women engineers you’ve placed and how they’ve impacted their organizations?
“We have successfully helped female driven engineers at leading government contractors, making immediate impact through innovative problem-solving, mission focused solutions, with a strong commitment to national security.”
What barriers do you think still exist for women entering or advancing in engineering, and how can companies better address them?
“Although there has been significant progress, several barriers still exist for women in the public defense sector. Some of these challenges can stem from a combination of biases that can include cultural, structural, and systemic issues. Persistent assumptions about women’s technical skills, authority, or ability to lead in defense/military environments might still exist today. Defense environments often have male dominated cultures that can be perceived as exclusionary.”
What strategies do you use to help your clients build more inclusive engineering teams?
“Assisting clients with intentional strategies at every stage of the talent life cycle. Always write inclusive job descriptions, avoid gendered language and ‘culture fit’ clichés; focus on skills and mission impact. Partner with inclusive organizations.”
What’s one thing the industry could do right now to make engineering more inclusive for future generations of women?
“Make targeted actions to help drive long term change. Reimagine STEM Education and Outreach. Partner with schools early and sponsor STEM programs that focus on females. Send female engineers to speak at schools, career fairs, and community events to help serve as role models and mentors. Fund programs specifically for women and underrepresented groups to bridge access gaps.”
Today, we celebrate Denise and all the women in engineering who are breaking barriers, inspiring innovation, and paving the way for future generations. Happy International Women in Engineering Day!