In this episode of "Humble Beginnings," Stephanie Mango, president of CGI Federal, takes us through her journey as a DMV-native and daughter of two hardworking parents as she navigates changing academic interests, uncertainties and focus area pivots. From math to accounting to IT, she found her speciality with the help of mentors, a trusted professor, a willingness to try new things and a healthy dose of stubbornness.
Amidst her winding path to leadership, Mango shares how a short-time move to California fulfilled personal aspirations, and how she got "unstuck" by raising her hand for new opportunities and a chance to grow. Plus, hear how she overcame a not-so-supportive boss and internal pressures of not quite "looking the part" of a typical C-suite executive.