Karina Disarufino
Job Title: Scheduler and East Region Scheduling Team Lead
Company: Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Age: 27
Years on the Job: 4
Interests: Hiking, traveling, and camping with her husband. She also enjoys archery, yoga, and cooking and hopes to one day pursue a yoga teacher certification.
As the daughter of a dentist and retired Navy senior chief, Karina Disarufino found her way into the electrical industry by happenstance. Born in San Diego, Karina was raised in Guam before moving to Southern Maryland for middle and high school. After earning her bachelor’s degree in environmental studies with a minor in biology from Ursinus College, she worked for a biotech company in Philadelphia.
When she looked to switch jobs, she searched for a company that would invest in her professional development. After many applications and interviews, she accepted a position with Henkels & McCoy in their Growth Opportunities for Leadership & Development (GOLD) program, which has helped her develop analytical/critical thinking skills and expand her curiosity about the utility industry.
“These skills have allowed me to excel in the challenging, ever-changing field of electrical construction,” she says.
She is now serving as a member of a large project team, working as a lead scheduler on a $500-million, multi-year project. While on-site, she interfaces with the project team to understand delays and schedule concerns. While at home, she uses collaborative platforms to stay up-to-date on project needs. She enjoys working with her project team and mentors.
“I am fortunate enough to work with people who are incredibly smart, innovative, passionate, and supportive,” she says. “My team, along with my mentors, inspire me to be a better leader by encouraging clear communication, accountability, innovation, and confidence in my own decision making.”
Over the next decade, she plans to continue to grow in the utility industry by challenging herself at work through mentorships and outside education opportunities.
“My goal is to become a leader in the industry that leads by example, sets high expectations, and creates an inclusive workspace that values critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving,” she says.
