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on, I had the opportunity to assist him doors — from career opportunities to experiences from your Agency to the
in preparing for the classes he taught networking and lifelong friendships. rest of the TCAPWA community?
through the institute. What roles do you currently have in My experiences with TCAPWA and
I officially joined TCAPWA in 2021 my work at the City of Germantown
and have embraced every opportunity the TCAPWA? complement each other. Lessons and
organization has offered. I truly value the I currently serve as the Young best practices from TCAPWA help me
relationships I’ve built and look forward Professionals Committee Chair for improve processes and projects at the
to the annual conference each year, while TCAPWA, where I help lead initiatives to City, while my hands-on experience with
also knowing I have a network of mentors engage early-career professionals, support development and public interaction allows
and resources I can rely on throughout the their growth within the organization, me to share practical insights with the
year. and build the organization’s social media TCAPWA community. It’s a rewarding
During your time with TCAPWA, presence to better connect with members exchange that strengthens both my work
what involvement have you had? and share resources. and my professional network.
Positions, presentations, committees, How does your Agency support your Any commendations or awards?
conferences attended, certifications, involvement with TCAPWA? I’ve been fortunate to receive several
classes, etc.? My agency is very supportive of my recognitions throughout my career. In
I’ve had the opportunity to attend involvement with APWA at the national, 2022, I was honored as the City Employee
several state and national conferences, state, and chapter levels. They provide of the Year for the City of Germantown.
including the APWA Young Professionals me the flexibility to attend meetings I also received the Play Like a Champion
(YP) Summit for the past few years. I’m and conferences, including the annual Leadership Award through a City-led
excited to share that, fingers crossed, I’ll PWX event, which allows me to stay leadership development program, the
be presenting next year in Houston on a engaged, grow professionally, and bring Edward C. Archer Young Public Works
panel about early leadership with some back insights to benefit our team and Leader of the Year Award in 2024, and
other YPs I have connected with over community. a Presidential Leadership Award from
the last few years. I also was invited to How have you been able to transfer the TCAPWA Chapter President in
film a segment for APWA to encourage your experience from TCAPWA to your 2025. These awards have been incredibly
other Young Professionals to get involved. work in your Agency or vice versa, meaningful, and I’m grateful for the
Although I’m still early in my career, I’ve how have you been able to take your mentors and colleagues who have
learned that saying “yes” can open many supported me along the way.

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