Growing up, I never knew what career I was meant to pursue. It wasn’t due to a lack of passion. In fact, it was quite the opposite --- I was excited about so many industries and the possibilities felt endless. Many claim that having diverse work experience can hinder professional opportunities. I fiercely disagree. My adventure began in the private sector, working at several PR agencies specializing in B2B tech and health care. The thrill of pitching media and garnering coverage for clients is indescribable. I was comfortable and thriving with agency life and the writing "rat race", but I yearned for something different. I knew in my heart it was time to switch gears. Six years in, a career change became inevitable. It was scary. My family and friends believed I would crumble without any sort of plan or direction. I leveraged my interpersonal skills and started networking with many colleagues and shared my story. The juice was worth the squeeze; and the pivot to the public sector was worth the adventure. I have worked with too many demographics to count. I’ve seen what works and what fails across many sectors, and encountered great management teams that distinctly know how to hurdle over organizational challenges. The end-result? I bring empathy, kick-ass humor and a people-driven work ethic to those on my team. Let’s connect. www.gabylorenzo.com