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Meet Ariana Rogers-Smith, a microfiber technician turned innovation process manager at Eastman. Ariana's passion for STEM was sparked by her family's long lineage of nurses. Her passion for innovation and helping people led her to contribute to the development of Naia™ cellulosic fibers. Now, as an innovation manager, Ariana uses her expertise to manage the pipeline of new products and projects to help more people in a different way. With such a fascinating journey in STEM, we asked Ariana to tell us more about her experiences as a woman of color (WOC). In her Q&A, Rogers-Smith reveals: • How she started her career in textiles • The significance of receiving the 2023 Technology Star Rising Award for WOC in STEM • Helpful resources as a WOC in STEM • Valuable tips for students as well as professionals who want to pivot Read Ariana’s story: https://bit.ly/3ZlehNc #WomenInSTEM #WomenOfColorInSTEM #Eastman

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Tabatha Yost

Global Product Manager @ Eastman | Product Management, Strategy

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It was wonderful meeting you in the TCP course! You have a bright future ahead of you!

Ariana Rogers-Smith

Innovation Process Manager at Eastman

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Thanks everyone!! Tabatha Yost it was great meeting you as well!! 😊

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Willem van Liemt

TechPilot Innovation Consultancy | Sustainability Partner | Technology Roadmap | Science Coach | Technical Sales

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Nice to see you doing well Ariana!

Marinela Alfaro

Product Stewardship/SDS/Regulatory Affairs/Product Compliance/Hazard Communication

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Great story! It inspires me.

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SaCola Lehr

Founder of Work it, Live it, Own it! Podcast | Creator of the Work-Life Harmony Blueprint for Entrepreneurs

1mo

Congratulations! Ariana Rogers-Smith I’m so proud of you.

Roland Williams

Polyethylene Process Operator: Expert in Fluidized Bed Reactor;Crew Safety Representative;Emergency Response Team Leader

1mo

Keep up the good work! Ariana Rogers-Smith 🥳

Maiya Whiteside, M.S.

Project Manager at Boost Mobile

1mo

Amazing work, Ariana Rogers-Smith!! Such an inspiring story.

Angela Shrewsbury

Innovation Process Manager at Eastman

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Congratulations, Ariana!

Devon Buse

Warehouse Coordinator @ Panduit | US Army Vet | Logistics

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Randy Beavers

Retired - Global Sales Director, Eastman Chemical Company

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Congratulations Ariana!

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