My favorite aspect of my current role is the diversity of projects. Along with my marketing duties, I’m involved in employee experience, which encompasses recruiting, onboarding, and retention. I feel like I work with the most intelligent and creative people in the industry. So, it’s been fun doing internal communications in addition to external communications.

I’ve been an SMPS member since I started working for Interface Engineering in 2006. Over the years I’ve been a committee lead, served on the Board of Directors (twice), served as a mentor, and have facilitated two roundtables. I usually find some way to stay involved, whether it’s assisting with the CPSM study group or organizing a roundtable.

Get involved with SMPS. The networking is extremely valuable to your career. It takes some time to learn about the AEC industry and your role as a marketer. Lean on your peer group. Share information. What you learn from SMPS programs, events, roundtables, and volunteering will help you grow into being a valued professional to your firm.

When I was a child I wanted to go live with Jane Goodall and her chimpanzees in the jungle. That is probably not in the cards for me any longer , but I would go in a heartbeat if Jane called me! I have more skills now. I have teeenagers and work with engineers. Chimpanzees should be no problem.  

I hate to admit that I probably cannot live without my phone only because it does so many things for me: It keeps me organized, I can see photos of my loved ones whenever I want, and keeps me entertained with audiobooks during my commute. However, it is frequently on Do Not Disturb mode to preserve my sanity.