Elizabeth Callupe, Consultant – Peru
How do you give at SRK?
I give flexibility and alternatives in unforeseen situations, take my experience to anticipate risks and adjust plans when necessary, without losing sight of the main objective.
What have you gained?
I've gained self-confidence, constant adaptability and more empathy to my collegues. Professionally, I’ve developed a better ability to analyze complex situations and find solutions under pressure.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
My team at SRK has been key: through the challenges and opportunities they’ve given me, I’ve been able to strengthen my resilience and incorporate good practices and new perspectives
Paula de Mello Martins,Team Leader, Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Brazil
How do I give at SRK?
I contribute by strengthening the geotechnical and water resources practice through consistent technical leadership and collaborative management. I work not only on delivering complex projects with technical excellence, but also on training and developing the team, creating an environment of trust, accountability, and continuous learning. I have been focused on consolidating processes, improving planning, encouraging technical publications, and promoting participation in strategic events, thereby increasing SRK’s visibility in the market. In addition, I encourage integration with other international offices, promoting knowledge exchange and expanding our global presence. I seek to align strategy, technical quality, and human development, ensuring the long‑term sustainability of the business.
What have I gained?
I have gained maturity as a leader. I learned that sustainable results come from building trust, active listening, and consistency between what you say and what you do. I developed greater strategic clarity, prioritization skills, and a systemic view of the business. I also gained resilience and emotional intelligence to deal with conflicts, different profiles, and market pressures. SRK has given me space to grow as a manager, strengthen my technical authority, and expand my professional network.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
My growth has been built collectively. I learned from leaders who trusted me and challenged me to take on greater responsibilities. I grew with my own team, who teach me every day about empathy, communication, and diversity of perspectives. I was also driven by formal and informal mentors, colleagues from other international offices, and key clients, who broadened my understanding of governance, risk, and the impact of our decisions. Each interaction has helped shape my leadership, which today is more conscious, collaborative, and purpose‑driven.
Ligia Nassif, Team Leader, Senior Geographer - Brazil
How do you give at SRK?
I connect technical work and purpose, supporting responsible decision‑making in mining and developing professionals with a critical and strategic mindset.
What have you gained?
Confidence to lead in challenging environments and the certainty that our work can generate a positive and lasting impact.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
Women who showed me that it is possible to lead with competence, firmness, and sensitivity, and mentors who taught me rigor and responsibility.
Marcela Curotto, Principal Chemical Civil Engineer - Chile
How do you give at SRK?
I believe I contribute to my team by providing guidance in project development, building trust so they can carry it out, and creating professional growth opportunities where they can connect with other professionals from the different SRK offices. For clients, I contribute clarity and seriousness, and I make sure that the team we assemble for each engagement has the technical and communication skills and capabilities needed to instill confidence in the client and demonstrate that we are a company that can solve the challenges they face.
What have you gained?
I have gained the trust of my team and clients, who recognize the responsibility with which we, as a company, approach the various services we provide. I have been able to grow professionally at SRK; I joined as a junior, and today, after more than 20 years at SRK, I lead an area and serve as Chair of the Board of Directors at SRK Chile.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
My greatest mentor has been María Inés Vidal. From her I learned SRK’s values, the professionalism needed to face technical challenges, and she introduced me to the company’s international environment. The transparency, kindness, and goodwill with which she guided me when I first arrived at SRK shaped the way I relate to work teams and clients. She gave me the opportunity to grow at SRK and to establish the geochemistry and closure area at SRK Chile.
María del Valle, Human Capital leader - Argentina
How do I give at SRK?
I give at SRK through service. As a Human Capital leader, I focus on supporting the company and its teams by collaborating on challenges, listening actively, and helping create the conditions for people to perform and grow.
What have I gained?
I have gained a deeper understanding of the industry through the people I work with, including its challenges, emerging trends, and the value of collaborating across diverse cultures.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
I believe we learn from every person we work with. From the entire SRK team, I’ve gained trust, collaboration, and shared commitment. I’m especially grateful for the confidence of our MD Jorge Laiun and our MA Natalia Marcincowski, as well as the collaborative spirit with other CPS particularly Belén Rubilar from Chile which has helped us grow stronger as a team.
Carolina Palma, Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Chile
How do I give at SRK?
With my team, I try to convey confidence and calm so they never feel overwhelmed and can move forward step by step. Even when tasks seem enormous, I encourage them to focus on one thing at a time, building solutions in a clear and manageable way. With my clients, I strive to be reliable with deadlines, to empathize with their needs, and to make them feel heard and unique.
What have I gained?
I have gained stronger, trust-based relationships with both clients and my team. This approach has also allowed me to grow into a more empathetic, steady, and collaborative professional. Personally, the way I give makes me a happier person. It brings me joy to see young people grow and to recognize, in them, how my small contribution has had a positive impact on their development.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
My first manager, Sandra Linero, was my role model for many years. She taught me to empathize with clients, building closeness but, above all, understanding their needs. She was also a very empathetic and flexible person when it came to balancing professional and family life. Then I think “time” itself has played its part. Over the years, I’ve learned to be patient, not to feel overwhelmed by problems, and to solve one thing at a time, which is what I’ve tried to consistently pass on to my team.
Karina Arroyo, Senior Consultant - Peru
How do you give at SRK?
I contribute by fostering leadership within the team I work with, listening to each member, validating their opinions and approaches so that they can confidently and responsibly solve complex mining challenges.
What have you gained?
I've earned the trust of the clients I work with, but above all, the trust of my team. I've built strong relationships and gained the satisfaction of seeing others develop their own empowerment.
Who gave to you?
The leaders I have had the pleasure of working with shared with me each of their learnings and strengths, and along the way they empowered me by giving me responsibilities, trust, security, space to learn from mistakes, and an inclusive and human-centered leadership model.
Luiza Ribeiro Marques, Geotechnical Engineer - Brazil
How do I give at SRK?
Even with just one month at SRK, I seek to contribute through active exchange of experiences and by bringing different perspectives to technical discussions, adding value to the development of increasingly safe and efficient geotechnical solutions for our clients.
What have I gained?
I have gained confidence and accelerated my professional development by continuously learning from a team that is extremely open to collaboration and to building solutions together.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
Since my first day, my teammates have contributed directly to my growth by sharing experiences, encouraging questions, and creating a welcoming environment that fosters constant learning.
Mayra Aldana, Consultant - Argentina
How do I give at SRK?
I give at SRK by aligning technology and geotechnical expertise with purpose. I also contribute by sharing knowledge openly and encouraging collaboration across offices and cultures.
What have I gained?
Through giving with purpose, I’ve gained clarity, confidence, and a more strategic vision for my career. I’ve also strengthened my emotional intelligence and learned that leadership grows when impact is guided by authenticity.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
My mentor, Marcela Curotto, gave me clarity and confidence by leading with empathy and integrity. From her, and from a colleague I deeply admire, Nathalia Assis, I gained the understanding that strong leadership is built on courage, coherence, and humanity.
Eva Laura, Consultant - Peru
How do you give at SRK?
I contribute to SRK by sharing my hydrogeological expertise and supporting my team through technical guidance, leadership, and training. I also promote professional growth by delegating responsibilities, encouraging continuous learning, and motivating colleagues to pursue further studies or specializations.
What have you gained?
Through this way of contributing, I've primarily gained professional growth and self-confidence. Teaching and guiding others has allowed me to solidify my own knowledge and develop leadership skills that weren't as clear to me before.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
Throughout my professional development, I have had mentors and role models who have contributed to my growth, both in terms of technical knowledge and leadership skills. I have learned especially from professionals with extensive experience in hydrogeology, who taught me to analyze problems with technical rigor, professional judgment, and a long-term vision.
Franciny Xavier Metzker Lyra Braga, Geotechnical Engineer - Brazil
How do you give at SRK?
My contribution is based on providing the technical support needed to ensure the safety and feasibility of critical structures, such as waste and ore piles. For the team, I act as a point of technical support in interpreting complex instrumentation data (piezometers and prisms), turning isolated readings into stability analyses that guide the group. For the community, my work provides the invisible but vital support of pile safety, mitigating environmental and social risks through rigorous monitoring and numerical modeling.
What have you gained?
Professionally, I have gained the robustness of being a technical reference, consolidating my ability to offer specialized support even under pressure. Each technical opinion issued and each validated numerical model has reinforced my authority in soil mechanics. Personally, I have gained the ethical satisfaction of knowing that my work provides support for the preservation of lives and the environment. The consulting environment at SRK has allowed me to broaden my strategic vision, understanding that geotechnical support is the fundamental support on which the confidence of the mining and infrastructure sectors is built.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
Senior professionals who, by sharing their experiences in crisis situations, have provided support for the development of my resilience and decision‑making capacity, teaching me that technical rigor must always go hand in hand with professional ethics. They are: Guilherme Ribeiro and Paula Martins
Tamiris Nunes Rocha de Carvalho, Engineering Assistant - Brazil
How do I give at SRK?
Because I have been here for a short time, I believe my contribution has been modest; I am still learning. However, I am determined to learn and to help the team maintain its growth and excellence in all its activities.
What have I gained?
I have gained experience from colleagues who are specialists in their fields, and I have been learning about different areas. I am still using this experience to define which area of geotechnics I will specialize in.
Who gave to you and what did you gain from them?
So far, I have had the privilege of growing alongside everyone I have supported, such as Mayra, Rodrigo, Marcelo, Beatriz, Júlio, and Thomás, and I have also learned a lot from my colleagues Ana Júlia, Vitor, Leonardo, and Stéfani.
