Spring 2022 PM Program Shoutouts by Sarah Nguyen

Success takes time. We continually reflect to improve, and take care of themselves and each other.

sarahnguyen7 — 2022-05-03 15:16:23 UTC

For everything else an awesome person could be or do.

sarahnguyen7 — 2022-05-04 16:49:12 UTC

For those who walk the walk and talk the talk; whose beliefs and values match their actions and have the courage to do the right thing.

sarahnguyen7 — 2022-05-04 16:49:50 UTC

For great collaboration and teamwork; for those who welcome feedback, new ideas, and the perspective of others.

sarahnguyen7 — 2022-05-04 16:50:27 UTC

For the creative, nimble and adaptive ninjas who "found a way" to get it down even as challenges and obstacles emerged.

sarahnguyen7 — 2022-05-04 16:51:13 UTC

For the"go-getters'. the ones who pursue their goals and with determination, urgency and perseverance.

sarahnguyen7 — 2022-05-04 16:51:47 UTC

2022-05-06 20:07:48 UTC

Thanks to our volunteers and mentees for their patience as we tried out new forms and logistics this program cycle! - Meeri

Eliona - you rock and will achieve your goals.

2022-05-06 20:07:54 UTC

2022-05-06 20:08:14 UTC

Sergio T. has been an awesome mentor and great role model!

Shoutout to Sarah Nguyen (mentee)!

alyssabaylor — 2022-05-06 20:08:26 UTC

Shout out to Sarah for persevering through a trying final year of university while also supporting the PM program AND being a mentee yourself! You rock! Congrats on your graduation!

2022-05-06 20:08:27 UTC

Way to go Funmi who despite having already secured an internship opportunity, continued investing in her future by working hard each week to determine what she wants to do post-graduation :-)

Alain ( Mentee)

2022-05-06 20:08:40 UTC

Thank you for your creativity and initiative.

2022-05-06 20:08:56 UTC

Way to go Gladys!

2022-05-06 20:09:11 UTC

Even working 70+ hours a week you made time to make progress forward on this job hunting journey. You have everything it takes and I will continue to support you when and how you need it!

Live Your Legacy

2022-05-06 20:09:13 UTC

My mentor was phenomenal. She truly lives up to her values and her beliefs from her personal background! She truly embodies what it means to be first gen!

Congratulations to Gabriela for mastering Behavioral-Based Interviewing! She is very effective against required competencies! Awesome!

2022-05-06 20:09:20 UTC

Shoutout to Darlin for being so driven and hard-working and securing an internship this summer!!!

2022-05-06 20:09:23 UTC

2022-05-06 20:09:26 UTC

Got first internship!!! 💕🥰

Glad to spend time together and get inspired by each other

2022-05-06 20:09:27 UTC

2022-05-06 20:09:32 UTC

Thank you Ellie! Who always made it fun to talk to.

Shoutout to my mentor, Armand, for helping me improve my resume and the interview process!

sarahnguyen7 — 2022-05-06 20:09:37 UTC

Kevin Boix

2022-05-06 20:09:43 UTC

Zach--great work over the past few weeks in securing some opportunities and making connections in your target industry!

Way to be committed Beth!

2022-05-06 20:09:48 UTC

Bethany Cardenas was so diligent as a mentee! She never missed a session, was a proactive communicator and I saw her confidence grow as we met. She has so much ahead and I was proud to be there as she needed me.

2022-05-06 20:09:48 UTC

Thanks Joel Z. for supporting me and being an awesome mentor! I greatly appreciate it.

~Renee O.

2022-05-06 20:09:52 UTC

Marlenne! Shout out to you for being so thoughtful about how you spent your time and the opportunities you pursued. Throughout all the ups and downs, you were reflective to see what each experience could teach you, and it paid off so well <3

Practice makes perfect

2022-05-06 20:10:00 UTC

Trying my best to prepare for an interview, thanks Dan for helping me!
-Edwin

Ashley D!

2022-05-06 20:10:08 UTC

Rocking the plan to be an actress, while still finding ways to live life and use skills across very different disciplines. Keep up the hard work.

For Alinda Li!

2022-05-06 20:10:13 UTC

shout out to Alinda Li for the excellent progress she showed and her accomplishments over the past few months! Thanks.

2022-05-06 20:10:13 UTC

THANK YOU BRAVEN FOR THIS GREAT PLATFORM AND THANK YOU SERGIO FOR YOUR WONDERFUL LEADERSHIP!! 🥺

So proud of your persistence, self-awareness, perseverance for getting to the finish line, Diana Mendez! YOU got this!!!

2022-05-06 20:10:14 UTC

@Shannon Mensah - you go girl! - for securing an internship at your college and for pursuing your dreams and passion combining Nutrition+Dietetics and social media/vlogging + Healthy/vegan lifestyle

2022-05-06 20:10:19 UTC

Mikhael showed complete dedication toward the process be it application process or deciding on to study further and complete her Masters

2022-05-06 20:10:20 UTC

Qiana: Great job at being patient and persistent. It will absolutely pay-off for you!

2022-05-06 20:10:24 UTC

2022-05-06 20:10:25 UTC

Pat- Thank you for your knowledge, time, and trying so hard to help me in my journey! Can't wait to learn more from you in this new endeavor of mine!

2022-05-06 20:10:32 UTC

Lyn was very supportive, and I am thankful for all her help!!

Keep at it!

2022-05-06 20:10:53 UTC

Good job to Siobhan for working on her career and trying to find different opportunities and interviewing. I know it's hard, but you will succeed!

2022-05-06 20:10:54 UTC

Congrats, Hakim! Keep up all the hard work!

Pedro Hernandez,

2022-05-06 20:11:01 UTC

So proud of you for being self aware and setting goals for yourself. Action of any kind is progress. Keep taking those steps!

Sarah

2022-05-06 20:11:13 UTC

Thanks for always being available to us mentors who had endless questions. :)

2022-05-06 20:11:15 UTC

Thank you Kathryn!!

Thanks

2022-05-06 20:11:16 UTC

Thanks, Allison these past weeks have been great. I've learned a lot and I truly appreciate the work you put into helping me improve.

2022-05-06 20:11:18 UTC

Great job Freddy Olmedo on pursuing your dreams with hard work and determination! With your open mind and work ethic i have no doubt sucess will soon be yours!

2022-05-06 20:11:20 UTC

Thank you Braven for continuous support and resources! - Mharuya N.

2022-05-06 20:11:28 UTC

Meeri--thanks for helping to connect my mentee with someone in his target industry. They were able to meet and brainstorm a bunch of ways to find and secure future opportunities.

2022-05-06 20:11:31 UTC

Thank you Ellie giving me helpful tips on how improve and being a good mentor/role model!

2022-05-06 20:11:40 UTC

Thank you Jeff K for helping me expand my network! :)

Shouting out my mentee Patrick Ryczek!!!!!

2022-05-06 20:11:48 UTC

He has done this program twice and the second time was the charm!! Not only did he initially NOT get into his first program of choice, he got into his second choice!!! Then the universe wasn't done with him yet...he got into his first choice as well! I'm so happy and proud of him! He works as much as I do plus carrying a full courseload! He's my lil bro for life and I wish him all the very best!

Congrats Danysha!!

2022-05-06 20:11:53 UTC

Danysha - I am so proud of you for not only securing a full time teaching fellowship, but also achieving your goal of securing a short term position in between now and when your teaching fellowship starts. You are a superstar and am so excited for everything you have accomplished and will accomplish going forward!

2022-05-06 20:12:09 UTC

Thanks, Diana, for all your help building my self-confidence throughout the hiring process and job search. -Anthony H.

2022-05-06 20:12:11 UTC

Thank you all PM program members <3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shout out to my mentor, Claudia Robinson, who isn't here but has supported me and made me feel so confident!! -pooja

2022-05-06 20:12:13 UTC

2022-05-06 20:12:15 UTC

Thank you, Garret M. for your patience and your sincere interest in my progress. This experience has been truly positive.

2022-05-06 20:12:27 UTC

Jay Gumbiner - Sometimes you have given the best you got and all that is left is the person to judge or evaluate your performance on a certain task. During the meetings, I appreciated how you encouraged me to practice patience and not worry about the results when it comes to interviews.

2022-05-06 20:12:27 UTC

Shout out to Jasper!
He encouraged and guided me through the whole internship hunt. He helped polish my resume and shared some interviewing tips!
Thank you!!

2022-05-06 20:12:31 UTC

Sarah took the job application journey in stride with a great attitude and persistence --excited for what's to come for you!

2022-05-06 20:14:17 UTC

Thank you Zach Tompers for joining our weekly meeting and giving my mentee Andrew the opportunity to ask an EE questions about career and interviews.

2022-05-06 20:14:21 UTC

Thank you Jeff K for helping me with overcoming my anxiety with interviews! :)

2022-05-06 20:14:32 UTC

Thank you for my mentor, Ellie for introducing a lot of her connections to me! And allowing me to see different perspectives in the business world and also helping with "pitching".

Mentee (Pranav Konduru)

2022-05-06 20:16:27 UTC

I would like to give a shoutout to Allison Koo for not just helping me practice for interview, but also for all the tips to keep up with assignments and projects in school.

Congratulations!

2022-05-06 20:16:34 UTC

Ycelza-Shout out for embracing challenges with joy and optimism! Your joyful and grateful demeanor makes it such a pleasure to work with you. I look forward to hearing about the lives you impact.

I am blessed to have you as a mentor.

2022-05-06 20:18:44 UTC

to my mentor Andrew Peterson, thanks for being awesome helper, you helped and continue to help me a lot. I really appreciate you. Despite your busy schedule, you always find a time to help me. I learn a lot with you. Thanks for being patient with me. I have many things to say about you