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A few years ago I watched Adam Grant’s TED Talk, “Are you a giver or a taker?”. It was at that point I realized there was a word for the way I approached work and life. I’m a giver. Helping others achieve their goals brings me so much joy - I succeed when others succeed. This mindset helps me approach my work in People Operations. My goal is to create systems, procedures, and policies that enable people to be successful at work. My professional career started in event planning and that instilled in me the importance of experience. After that, I attended law school where I really learned to “show my work”. I’m driven to understand varying perspectives, consider things from all angles, and share information proactively. Bringing these experiences to my work in people operations, I strive to build things that not only function as intended, but are also enjoyable to interact with.Through all of my professional pivots, I’ve been faced with new challenges, and have not been afraid to take them on. I’ve learned how to use the resources I have access to to quickly come up to speed and find good solutions, and how to be more flexible and adaptable. I’m a real utility player, filling in any gaps a team may have. In addition to all of this, I’ve spent the last 10+ years working remotely and have become a huge proponent of flexible work arrangements, remote work, and the social and learning benefits of coworking with individuals outside of your company. I look forward to a future where this is more commonplace and both employers and employees are able to reap the benefits.