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Becky Williams

A young woman with long brown hair and glasses smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black blazer and stands in front of a U.S. flag and another banner with partially visible text.

Becky advises students to embrace challenges, even when unsure of their abilities.

“Without my mentors strongly encouraging me, I would not have joined TSA, found my passion for engineering, or pursued leadership positions. Listen to your teachers, try everything, and find your passion.”

Mount Pleasant High School Graduate

Class of 2015

Introduction

Becky Williams, a 2015 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and 2019 graduate of the University of Delaware, is now a Principal Engineer for Mechanical and Aerospace Systems at Linc Research in Huntsville, Alabama. Her work includes designing softgoods used on the International Space Station (ISS), testing rocket engine hardware, and patenting damping technologies in partnership with NASA.

CTE Journey

Becky’s journey began in middle school when her technology education teacher, John Singer, encouraged her to join the Technology Student Association (TSA). Competing in dragster design, model rocketry, and technical sketching sparked her passion for hands-on engineering and problem solving. By high school, under the mentorship of advisors Dr. John Brown and Mike Fitzgerald, Becky advanced her technical expertise and leadership skills. She served as a Delaware TSA state officer for three years, gaining experience in public speaking, project planning, and organizational leadership.

Career Impact

Her TSA mentors were fundamental to her growth as a student, engineer, and leader, providing a foundation for success in her college education and career. Becky credits TSA with strengthening her problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills—abilities she continues to apply as a project technical lead and manager. Today, she thrives in the aerospace industry, leading teams and contributing innovations that reach beyond Earth’s atmosphere.