Lillian Evelyn Gilbreth lived in the United States from 1878 to 1972. Despite the obstacles faced by women at the time, Lillian graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in literature.
She dedicated years to combining social sciences and industrial management. Her husband, Frank Gilbreth, fueled her passion for efficiency at work. Their unique viewpoint was that tending to the worker would benefit production more than focusing solely on equipment.
Later, Lillian became president of a consulting firm and taught at colleges and universities (source).