Milestones

My road in life took a while to figure out.
Opted not to pursue a PhD in mathematics, but explore the corporate world.
Spent way too many years as a Chief of Staff (with no upward movement in sight).
Accepted a skills pivot assignment in the technical project management arena. I was scared to death!
Decided to be open to change and embrace new learnings. I absolutely love my new position.
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Career

Senior Technical Project Manager

I project manage the installation of backup networks for use by First Responders and public safety personnel.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Non-Profit Organizations
Technology
Helping People

Day to Day

A typical day for me involves checking my calendar for any meetings and conferences; skimming email for any urgent requests; preparing for all upcoming conference calls I own; following up with vendors, clients and peers on outstanding issues; and documenting progress of all open projects.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for college students

Always try to secure a summer internship with the company and / or organization that does work which interests you -- not just one that pays well. This is your time to explore. Make sure that the career choice leaves you feeling excited and interested in what's next and that it provides a sense of purpose.

Recommended Education

My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Teachers:

"You should be an education major; black girls don't major in pure mathematics. I've never had 'one of you' in my class. You should really consider dropping this course. Why would you want to attend an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)? "