SE01E11 - Empowering Women in Engineering with Fionnuala Quinn of Traffic Gardens

SE01E11 - Empowering Women in Engineering with Fionnuala Quinn of Traffic Gardens

Author: Sara Orellena October 30, 2025 Duration: 36:39

Engineer and entrepreneur Fionnuala Quinn joins host Sara Orellana to share her path from Dublin to the U.S., and from civil engineering to founding Traffic Gardens. She explains what a traffic garden is, why the idea traces back to “Safety Town,” and how a focused pivot turned a playful concept into a national movement. Hear advice for women in STEM, the power of mentors, and what real success looks like: a viable business and neighborhoods alive with kids learning safely. We also dive into learning from the crews who stripe the lines, inviting installers to ribbon cuttings, and practical steps any community can take. Learn more at trafficgardens.com

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