Christina Godfrey
Program Coordinator
Carolina Donor Services
Durham, NC USA
“It is possible to find fulfilling and satisfying work with "just" an undergrad degree.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Graduated with a BA in Environmental Policy with no idea of what I actually wanted to do.
Started work for the University of Florida medical school in clinical trials research.
Moved to NC for a job. Very unhappy and quit after a few months.
Worked for a corporate concierge company in personal assistance and event planning.
Laid off!
Part-time contact work in clinical research. Worked hard to make the position full-time.
Accepted a position at the University of North Carolina medical school as the Program Coordinator for a cancer research study.
Accepted current position with an Organ Procurement Agency in family services.
Education
High School
Buchholz High School
Buchholz High School
Career
Program Coordinator
Coordinate events, grief resources, and information requests for families.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Non-Profit Organizations
Medicine
Upholding a Cause and Belief
Day to Day
Provide donation outcome and support resources to the family of deceased organ, tissue, and eye donors.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Bachelors Degree followed by an internship or volunteer work with a transplant hospital or Organ Procurement Agency
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Graduate
Human Donation Science
Human Donation Science
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"You need to choose a specific career and obtain an advanced degree"
