First Black Miss Universe Ireland Wants to Open Doors For More Women of Color in STEM
Story by Angela Johnson
Fionnghuala O’Reilly made history in 2019 when she became the first woman of color to be crowned Miss Universe Ireland.
But this sister, affectionately known as “Fig,” is about way more than evening gowns and swimsuits. She utilizes her international platform to inspire other Black women to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Black women currently account for only one percent of engineering Bachelor’s degrees. As the founder of Space to Reach, a professional networking platform that connects Black and Brown women in STEM to mentorship and employment opportunities in the tech industry, O’Reilly hopes to see that number grow.
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