A DAY IN THE MAGIC
A typical day for Molly starts early – sometimes before sunrise – to check on a job or even multiple jobs she has in the works. From managing contractor relationships to juggling administrative tasks and meetings, her role requires a mix of technical know-how and logistical finesse. But the most magical part? “We get to pop into the park to check on projects. That never gets old.”
ENGINEERING WITH IMAGINATION
Molly’s path to engineering wasn’t always crystal clear. In middle school, she dreamed of becoming a graphic designer, but a conversation with her mom, Megan Rodeffer, changed everything when she suggested Molly look into engineering.
“At first, I wasn’t interested – until I learned about Imagineering.” The concept of combining creativity with engineering to design Disney parks sparked something deep inside her. Molly decided to major in mechanical engineering at UMHB and minor in graphic design to feed her creative side. UMHB’s engineering program, which fully launched around the time she began her freshman year, turned out to be a perfect fit – especially since her father worked on campus. “It was never really a question for me. UMHB was the college for me.”
FOUNDATIONS IN FAITH AND COMMUNITY
Molly says her time at UMHB shaped her spiritually, socially and professionally. As a student, she participated in SearchCru and Revival, went on mission trips, played on the women’s golf team, and was crowned 2019 Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor.
“My time at UMHB was definitely the most formative for my faith,” she said. “There were moments of doubt, big decisions and rollercoasters of emotion, but God frequently reached out to me where I was at my lowest and my community at UMHB strengthened my faith with every step.”
That faith continues to be a guiding light in her role at Disney. “People come from all over to work here, and I’ve had beautiful opportunities to share my faith and build relationships,” she said. “There are a lot of people who think Disney is the ultimate source of happiness, but working here, I get to show that true joy comes from my relationship with Christ!”
