Denise Bunte Bisnett and Rachael Bisnett: A Family Tradition of Hydropower
April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021
Rachael Bisnett (Geotechnical engineer at Stantec) speaks with Hydro Leader Magazine
When Denise Bunte‑Bisnett began taking her daughter Rachael with her on dam visits, it planted a seed of interest that would inspire Rachael to pursue her own career in hydropower. Since then, mother and daughter have both grown their roles in the world of dams: Denise is now the president of the board of directors of the United States Society on Dams (USSD), and Rachael is now a geotechnical engineer for Stantec. In this interview, they tell Hydro Leader about how they became involved in hydropower, their experiences as women leaders in the industry, and the importance of inspiring and mentoring the next generation of hydropower professionals.
Read the full article in Hydro Leader Magazine.