I have been lucky enough to be in the path of innovation and growth many times, and astute enough to immerse myself in the opportunities and grow with them, while being mentored by individuals who recognized my potential. In the wake of an emergency, I stepped into the position of Lab Operations manager, armed with the skills I had picked up in the progression of my career. It was a big challenge, especially while the lab was in a period of intense growth. At the time, procedures needed to be standardized, the Research department was assimilated,staff was increased, and ultimately revenue increased as well.