Meredith Balmforth's story isn't unique - high academic achiever and setting her sights on continuing that in college, earning a scholarship to her top school choice. Unfortunately, she was gone by the end of her first year, questioning what direction her life was going to go. Mix together some ingenuity, willingness to take a bold step and some divine intervention and she built an incredibly fulfilling life as an electrician and electrical instructor for IEC Utah.

Though her story isn't unique, it shows that academic excellence isn't necessarily a predictor of career success. The time and dedication to working in the trades, especially as an electrician, requires as much, if not more academic diligence to be successful. Meredith's path led her to a happier and more fulfilling place and has also helped her inspire a new generation of girls to explore a future in the trades, through The House That She Built initiative.

We love her energy, passion and dedication to imparting her knowledge to others and think you will too!

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