Name:

Simone Bailey

Title:

Mining Water Stewardship Lead/Project Manager at WSP

Years in Industry:

5

Years in SME:

2

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Simone Bailey, a project engineer with WSP and a proud Colorado School of Mines alum, shares her journey from environmental consulting to a thriving career in mining. With over 10 years of consulting experience and a growing leadership role in SME’s Environmental Division, Simone discusses how finding confidence, community, and mentorship has shaped her path, and why she wishes she had joined the industry sooner.

“Don’t be afraid to message someone on LinkedIn, especially in mining. You’d be surprised how often you’ll get a response.”

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