We’re energized by
these dynamic women
GET TO KNOW US
Celebrating
Women's History
Month
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the iconic woman fondly known by her fans as the “Notorious RBG,” once remarked, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
This Women’s History Month, we are proud to introduce you to two women on our team who make important decisions for our company every day. From the office to the field, these inspiring women are helping us to build a brighter future for everyone.
Meet Yanimir
“Be Proud, and Stand Strong” - Yanimir Rodriguez Torres, Field Operator, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Yanimir Rodriguez Torres has worked since 2019 as a field operator at our terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Although some might say she is shattering gender-based stereotypes, she is simply doing what she loves.
“I feel proud and satisfied to work for a company that delivers sustainable, clean, and safe energy,” Yanimir explains. “Nowadays, saying that a woman can’t accomplish a task because it’s a man’s job is unimaginable. Companies like NFE that offer equal growth and development to both men and women help strengthen their core while breaking the status quo and eliminating labels and gender discrimination.”
Yanimir’s confidence and drive represent a treasured inheritance from her mother and role model, Maria Torres.
“My mother worked without letting difficult circumstances get in her way, and without dwelling on sacrifices she had to make to be the professional woman she is today,” Yanimir notes. "She’s a synonym of love, wisdom, joy, and faith. Also, she has a strong character and determination. In her own words, “There is nothing impossible if you want it from the heart, work for it, and put your faith to it. Quitting is not an option.’”
For Yanimir, following her mother’s example involves focusing on both her education and her empowerment.
“I have never settled, and I have always believed that I can do whatever I put my mind to,” she says. “It is those present life choices that determine your future. The majority of things will require hard work, but there is no greater satisfaction than obtaining your goals because you worked for it. So keep learning every day. What you learn, no one can take away, and it will open doors and give you strength. Feel empowered by being authentic, courageous, and proud of what you have accomplished and will accomplish. Determination and humility will get you far and make you feel confident. Be proud, and stand strong for the woman you are.”
This Women’s History Month, Yanimir is celebrating the rich diversity of what it means to be a successful woman.
“Every woman is authentic, valuable, passionate, a dreamer, capable, and strong,” she says. “Women’s History Month allows us to display and admire how significant and assertive our input and efforts are, and how we have shaped the world around us.”
Meet Jacqui
“Know Your Purpose and Your Self-Worth” – Jacqui Burrell Clarke, Director-Communications & Community Relations, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Jacqui Burrell Clark leads our Jamaican marketing and community engagement programs and initiatives, including telling the stories that connect us to our neighbors. Some of her favorite stories involve the resilient women who have made, and continue to make, important contributions to society.
“It is encouraging and inspiring to see how far women have come,” Jacqui says. “Just as great and selfless women lobbied for equality and empowerment that we benefit from today, we need to pave an even clearer path for the next generation.”
Indeed, these stories are part of the strong foundation that inspires Jacqui every day to pay it forward.
“As a Christian, prayer empowers me,” she says. “I surround myself with a support system who inspire, build up, pray for, and encourage each another to live a life on-purpose. I am also empowered by sharing quality moments with my family. Finally, I’m empowered by stories of triumph over adversity, and one day hope to write my own story with the view of empowering others.”
It’s a tale firmly rooted in her own childhood, and blossoming now into the example she sets for her own daughter.
“I am deeply grateful for the gentle giant that my mother was,” Jacqui notes. “She was smart, wise, and positive, and she enjoyed the beauty of life. She assured us that we could achieve anything once we believed and put in the work. Her example has a huge impact on who I am as a mother, a professional, and a person. It’s important that I teach my little girl the value of knowing who she is, that there is no limitation on what she can achieve because God created her with talents for a unique purpose, and that, in a world of uncertainty, challenge, and change, her spiritual foundation will keep her grounded.”
Jacqui shares similar words of wisdom with the next generation of women embarking on their own careers.
“Strive for excellence and become a better version of yourself daily,” she says. “Define who you are, and know your self-worth. Learn from others, and pull yourself up when you fall; it’s how you get up that makes the difference. For every good piece of advice you receive, share it with someone else. And when you’re ready to join the workforce, welcome to another amazing chapter of your life! The workforce needs more of you.”
