After being laid off due to COVID-19 restructuring, I used my time wisely by studying for the Certified Meeting Professional Exam. My motto is to choose joy in every circumstance. Setbacks are set ups for comebacks. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to shine in my new role at Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc, where we actively pursue scientific discoveries to advance medicine.
This post is part of the HopSkip Planner Spotlight Series where we celebrate the positivity and optimism shown by planners across the industry when navigating the turbulent waters that COVID-19 has brought the meetings and events industry. Keep an eye out as we release more stories like this over the next few months.