We want to introduce you to our Vice President of Girl with Grit, Allie Perez.
Allie founded Texas Women in Trades in 2013. Allie came to the trades in 2011 and immediately noted the lack of women, minorities and young people. She started working in the plumbing trade in 2011. She immediately noticed the lack of female representation. Her love for the trades motivated her to share the benefits of a career in the trades with others.
Allie attended New York University and graduated in 2006. She understands the hard work and finances needed to fund a college pursuit versus a low to no debt option of a future in trades. Currently, Allie is the VP of Marketing for a plumbing contractor in San Antonio.
She is pictured here as one of @sabizjournal 40 Under 40 and alongside San Antonio Mayor @ron_nirenberg in Washington D.C. Allie is a fearless leader and is a pioneer in paving the way to the skilled trades for future generations.