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Mehak’s insights also guide new entrants into the sustainability domain. A com
mon perception is that “there are not enough jobs in this field”. However, her
experience reveals a different reality: “There are a lot of jobs. But there are not
enough skilled employees for those very jobs”. This identifies a “huge gap” in the
market, making it a “booming market” for those interested in a field that “really
matters, and something that’s really needed, it’s for a cause”. Her advice is di
rect: “Don’t be disheartened”, and “All you need to do is just look for the tools
to develop those skills, and you will land an opportunity”. This underscores the
imperative for continuous skill development in a demanding, evolving expertise.
Her holistic view, where purpose, personal authenticity, and individual skill de
velopment intersect with systemic understanding, defines Mehak’s lasting con
tribution. She believes that “it’s all connected” (human and nature), and these
interlinked stories “can be applied to anything”. While her journey is a continu
ous process of learning and structuring her thoughts to “make sense of things”,
she acknowledges that not everything can be neatly categorized: “it’s not a flow
chart that can be contained in a box…”. Her trajectory, from early intuition to
rigorous quantification and an unwavering commitment to a cause, is a testa
ment to the power of a purpose-driven life. It demonstrates that meaningful
impact in a dynamic world is forged by integrating personal conviction with
adaptable action while remaining grounded in a constantly evolving landscape.