Get to know our co-leads
Joyce M.O. Lewis is a first-generation professional who is enthusiastic about sustainable construction and advancing women in STEM. She holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from San José State University and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rivers State University, Nigeria. She currently works as a construction management professional with Jacobs, supporting public infrastructure projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Joyce serves as Co-Lead for SWE’s First-Gen Affinity Group and as a member of the SWE Editorial Board. She also mentors through the TechWomen program; an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and volunteers with the Construction Management Association of America NorCal Chapter and many more. Joyce is committed to empowering first-generation engineers, amplifying underrepresented stories, and elevating global conversations around sustainability and STEM engagement.
Paige Drumm is a first-generation college graduate and engineer, and she is currently working as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Engineering Technology Leadership Development Program at Eaton Corporation. She is a recent graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, where she earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. While at RIT, Paige received the Legacy Leader Award for graduating women-identifying students, a recognition that reflects her passion for mentoring first-generation and women in STEM students. She has been a member of SWE since her first-year at college and in her free time, she enjoys volunteering, reading, and going on adventures with friends. Paige is excited to embark on this new professional journey and looks forward to making a meaningful impact in her role as a Co-Lead for SWE’s First-Gen Affinity Group.