Lela Dourado joins HEI as a Scientist in the Maple Grove, MN, office. She will be working with the HEI Environmental and Water Quality team on a variety of projects, assessing environmental risk and activity impact. Lela will also ensure all projects meet codes and regulations, as well as ensure the efficient operation of remediation efforts. Originally from Sãu Paulo, Brazil, Lela holds a master’s in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota.
Fun Facts
What drew you to HEI, and what excites you most about joining our team? I have worked in consulting in the past where I had the opportunity to work with different people, meet producers and farmers, and learn about different topics every day. This year, a friend of mine, who is now my coworker, spoke amazing things about HEI, which truly drew my interest and inspired me to be a part of the company. Along with this, HEI is a company that has a positive impact on the environment! It gives you the opportunity to work on real-world issues like climate change, look for improvements, apply them, and see successful results. There are many things that excite me about joining the team, such as engaging with different sustainable projects and, above all, seeing the real positive results of the work. Also, there are a lot of different opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally. I’ve also enjoyed the company culture, being around great people, and having lots of fun moments.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy traveling to new places, hiking, reading, and learning new things.
What’s your favorite way to relax and unwind after a busy day? Lying on the sofa while I eat a good meal and watch something nice on TV, play video games, or going out with some friends to chat and laugh.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I’d like to go to Iceland. It’s a fantastic country with impressive nature. I’d like to visit it, especially to see some of the places where movies have been filmed.
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