Gwendolyn D. Ratliff earned an AAS Degree in Electrical
Engineering Technology from Middlesex County College. She graduated
Summa Cum Laude and received the “Most Outstanding Senior Award”
from the Electrical Engineering Technology Faculty. Gwendolyn then
transferred to New Jersey Institute of Technology where she earned a B.S.
Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Gwendolyn completed a four
year INROADS internship at PSE&G and is currently the only woman of
color employed as an Engineer in PSE&G Electric Distribution Divisions.
Gwendolyn has held various positions in Electric Distribution.
After 1 ½ years of employment Gwendolyn became the first women to hold
the position of System Planner in the 100 year history of PSE&G. Next
Gwendolyn went on to supervise Engineering Technicians in the
Geographic Information System, Distribution Circuit Reinforcement, and
Large New Business Groups. Currently Gwendolyn is a Staff Engineer
responsible for managing and scheduling the Division work load for the
Overhead and Underground Construction Departments.
Gwendolyn is on the Board of Directors for the New Brunswick Education Foundation and Minority
Interchange, Inc. She serves as the Scholarship Committee Chairperson for the American Association of Blacks in
Energy (AABE) NJ Chapter. Since joining AABE in 2003, Gwendolyn has served on the Scholarship, Special
Events, and Membership Committees. Gwendolyn spearheaded the 1st Annual Black Tie Gala which provided
educational scholarships and donations to Hurricane Katrina victims relocated to New Jersey. Gwendolyn also
served on the planning committee for the 2007 AABE National Conference and coordinated the 2008 NJ Chapter’s
Scholarship Awards Dinner.
Gwendolyn is also an Independent Sr. Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Within 1 ½ years,
Gwendolyn earned 3 Free Cars, became a Sr. Sales Director, and was ranked #10 and the “Rookie Director of the
Year” in the Klein National Area at Seminar 2007.
Gwendolyn lives in New Brunswick, NJ and is the proud mother of Nadhira, 16. Gwendolyn attributes her
accomplishments in life, including her daughter, to determination and commitment, which were instilled by her
mother. Gwendolyn remembers while growing up her mother always told her, “work hard, keep your head on
straight…and remember anything easy never lasts.”