photographer: dewi van ‘t hoog © | make-up artist: jodie haesakkers & arthy thyagarajan from art of colors
konstantina chouliara
computational bim specialist at brunel
about
i am konstantina. i moved to the netherlands to study and build a future in a field where women are still underrepresented. i studied at tu delft, challenged myself in a new country, a new language, and a demanding technical environment. my path wasn’t always clear or easy—but every role, even the unpleasant ones, helped me grow. today, i work in engineering, turning ideas into real impact. success-in any aspect-is about courage, persistence, and learning as you go. i believe progress happens step by step—and that young women deserve to believe in themselves, ask for support and show up for themselves first.
i want young women to know that…
i want young women to know this: there is always a way.
there is always a choice, an option, a next step—even when it doesn’t feel like it.
believe in your dream, no matter how big it is. put your energy there. protect it.
don’t let other people’s opinions decide your future.
stay focused when things get hard. stay focused when others give up.
if you keep going—if you trust yourself and don’t stop—you will be rewarded-i promise.