Christina Sullivan (BASc ’23) is a wind tunnel systems engineer at Williams Racing in the U.K.
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Christina Sullivan (BASc ’23) never planned to work in Formula One racing. But when her sister convinced her to binge-watch Netflix's Drive to Survive during the pandemic, everything changed.
From studying mechatronics engineering at Waterloo to securing a placement that turned into a full-time position at Williams Racing — Christina is still early in her career, but she’s proving that she’s on track for a bold future.
(1:43) Getting interested in Formula One
(4:20) Working in the Wind Tunnel
(6:34) Life at Williams F1
(12:40) Role models and mentors along the way
(15:01) Favourite memory on campus with her mother, Pearl Sullivan, former dean of Engineering
(21:07) Advice for Waterloo students and alumni
Read more about Christina and other champions of change in Waterloo Magazine.
