American Energy Works: Aya
Mark Green
Posted August 7, 2012
As a student at Stanford, Aya planned to become a professor specializing in earthquake research. But midway through her doctoral program she switched to geophysics, laying the foundation for a career in the oil and natural gas industry. Today she works for Shell:
“I decided that most of the world’s problems are related to energy, and that I could have a direct impact on it. … I feel like every day I’m contributing to bringing everybody a safe source of energy, a reliable source of energy.”
Aya is one of thousands of people working in the oil and natural gas industry who see what they do as serving and literally empowering others. Her video:
Visit American Energy Works.org for more videos and information about the people of the oil and gas industry – who’re bringing the energy that runs America’s economy, improve lives and keeps our country strong.
About The Author
Mark Green joined API after a career in newspaper journalism, including 16 years as national editorial writer for The Oklahoman in the paper’s Washington bureau. Previously, Mark was a reporter, copy editor and sports editor at an assortment of newspapers. He earned his journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma and master’s in journalism and public affairs from American University. He and his wife Pamela have two grown children and six grandchildren.