Description:
(Panamanian Engineer)
Ilya R. Espino de Marotta is a pioneering engineer renowned for her leadership in the Panama Canal Expansion Project as the Executive Vice President for Engineering at the Panama Canal Authority. In 2012, she became the first woman to hold this position. Despite facing challenges and skepticism from some male colleagues, Espino de Marotta has confidently demonstrated her capabilities and commitment to the project. She considers the Panama Canal Expansion project her dream job and has overseen various aspects such as construction contracts, new bridges, and monitoring work through videography.
