Recognizing Women in Grain Inspection - Dayana Carrillo
/If you have been around the grain inspection industry at all, you've undoubtedly noticed the workforce is predominately male. AAGIWA would like to recognize and highlight women in the industry who are leading the way for others.
Dayana Carrillo, Kansas Grain Inspection Service
We are pleased to introduce you to Dayana Carrillo, Assistant Manager, Kansas Grain Inspection Service. Dayana began her career at Kansas Grain Inspection six years ago as a sampler, but quickly started training as an inspector and then moved into her current role as assistant manager. Previously she worked for Scoular as the house grader for five years.
Originally from Southern California, Dayana moved to Salina, Kansas, in 2016. She is the oldest of five children, and Spanish is her first language. Dayana says that she learned from her grandparents and parents that being a woman and Hispanic, she would have to work twice as hard to get noticed at any job. She has a strong sense of justice and will advocate for herself and others when needed.
When asked what led to her career in the grain inspection industry, Dayana said she first started as seasonal help during wheat harvest for Scoular. Although she intended for it to be a summer job, it soon turned to full-time. She says she loved having one on one time with farmers during harvest, and found truck drivers to be such nice people. While working at Scoular she also loaded shuttle trains headed for Mexico. Dayana started working for KGIS in 2016 when she moved to the Kansas City area.
Dayana's advice for women entering the industry is not to be intimidated. While is is a very male dominated industry, and women have to work harder to be heard, she says, it is worth it. "You'll always surprise someone when telling them what field you work in, because it's always seen as a male job," says Dayana.
Jon Newcomer, President, and Mike Wholey, Manager, say that Dayana has proven to be a valuable asset to Kansas Grain Inspection Service. "In six years with KGIS, her eagerness to take on new responsibilities and her work ethic has made her stand out. Her dedication to put in long hours and work weekends while balancing family life is very commendable."
Congratulations Dayana on all of your accomplishments! You are a wonderful example of perseverance and dedication and we are proud to have you as part of the grain inspection family.
AAGIWA would like to recognize Women in Grain Inspection in upcoming newsletters and on social media. This is a great way to recognize employees and colleagues and provide increased visibility for women in our industry. To do this we need your help. Please send in your submission (self-submissions are welcome as well!) using this form along with a photo.