Why a career in tech?
Because I’ve always loved science, technical challenges and their practical applications. After a diversion into pharmacy, engineering allowed me to rediscover what I really loved: understanding, designing and innovating.
Your professional experience?
After the baccalauréat, I decided to go into medicine by taking the PACES. After narrowly missing out on medicine, I did three years in pharmacy, where I was very unhappy because I couldn’t find my place. After my sailboat ran aground on the rocks, I discovered composite repair and I loved it. I finally found my way in engineering school, specialising in composites, with the idea of working on prostheses or boats.
Your first experience with technology?
Building an IMOCA, a total immersion in the world of composites and ocean racing, which confirmed my passion for this field. I was responsible for producing the structures for Armel Tripon’s IMOCA, which will be taking part in the Vendée Globe 2028.
What do you do today, and why?
I’m preparing an ocean racing project in a Mini 6.50, with the 2027 Mini Transat as my goal. It’s a project that combines my technical skills, sailing and my desire to promote women in scientific and technical professions.
Your strengths in this role?
An ability to adapt, forged by my atypical career, great determination and dual skills in engineering and sailing.
Past challenges, failures and disappointments?
Going into pharmacy was a difficult period, when I couldn’t find my place. Setting up an ocean racing project from scratch is also a huge challenge, particularly in terms of finding funding and managing the unexpected.
Best moments, successes you’re proud of?
Daring to give up my pharmacy studies and change direction to follow my passion, getting my engineering degree, and soon realising my ocean racing project.
People who helped, influenced -or made your life difficult?
The vice-dean of my pharmacy faculty, who encouraged me to stop studying pharmacy and find my way into engineering school. The teachers and students who welcomed me and helped me when I arrived at engineering school, far from the required level, after 5 years without maths and physics. But also other sceptics who pushed me to excel and succeed.
Your hopes and future challenges?
To cross the Atlantic in a solo race, to develop my project and inspire other women to take up scientific and technical careers.
What do you do when you don’t work?
Wingfoil, skateboarding, physical preparation, fitting out a utility vehicle and travelling, raising awareness of scientific careers among young girls.
Your heroes -from History or fiction?
Isabelle Autissier, for her career and commitment.
A saying or proverb you like in particular?
“Nothing is impossible for those who dare, dream and never give up”.
Un livre à emporter sur une île déserte ?
‘La longue route’ by Bernard Moitessier
A message to young female professionals?
There aren’t just linear paths, every experience is enriching. Dare to change your path, follow your passion, and above all, don’t let yourself be confined by stereotypes: women are welcome in tech.