In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are highlighting a few of the women who are making an impact at Cray Valley. This day provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the vital contributions of women in chemistry.
Meet Eva Hrabovská, our global HSE coordinator! Eva stands at the heart of safety, sustainability and risk management across our operations.
She describes her role as “making sure that everything works.” Eva enjoys the variety of her daily work and the fresh challenges it poses. “It’s never the same. I’m constantly learning new things and growing,” she said.
In her role, Eva feels most rewarded when her intervention isn’t needed, and her colleagues have the tools and support they need to work safely and efficiently.
Eva’s interest in chemistry began in high school, with a teacher who made chemistry engaging to his students. “He made lab work fun and connected it to topics that interested us as teenagers,” she said. Her early experience inspired her to later pursue chemistry as a career.
When Eva first entered the chemical industry, it was largely male dominated. However, she has seen the field become more inclusive to women over time. “Luckily, I see things changing for the better,” she said. Eva’s confidence is grounded in doing her job to the best of her ability and in knowing that the people whose opinions matter value her work.
For Eva, International Women’s Day is an important reminder that we set our own limits. She advises young women entering the industry to never give up, to take pride in their work and to advocate for themselves.
