Mary Jane Alvero

Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahdi (born April 29, 1970) is a CEO of Geoscience Testing Laboratory. She has performed many safety tests on construction materials, food, water, and air throughout the United Arab Emirates. Some of her accomplished works are mega-projects like Downtown Burj Dubai.

Early life and education Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahdi was born in Makati, Philippines on April 29, 1970. She was born to Renato Alvero and Martha Alvero, along with four other children. Her father supported the family as a successful businessman, until he began to develop emphysema. After graduating, she took the Chemical Engineer Licensure Exam and passed. She worked under a company in Manila before she accepted the job offer in Dubai.

Professional career Alvero-Al Mahdi began her career at first in Manila as a trainee of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. She helped in reviving a biologically dead river called Pasig. Woman of Substance 2009 Honoree Professional Regulation Commission Most Distinguished Chemical Engineer 2009 Blas F. Ople Awardee 2009 Presidential Award for Filipinos Overseas, Pamana ng Pilipino Award 2012 Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year Award, Visionary Category 2013