I’m stuck. It’s the beginning of a New Year, a long awaited one at that, and I’m starting out behind – in a hole. In
The Backbone Deca-Relay
Our collective has launched, and now it’s time to build the backbone. What’s a backbone? It’s the minimal amount of infrastructure needed to support the
Turning Passion into Action
There’s no place like home. Being born and raised in Kansas, my association with this saying has changed over time. When I lived at home
From Detroit to STEM College
“90% of the community we serve through the Philadelphia Education Fund will be the first in their family to go to college” reads one of
The Weight of Accountability
As I start my first day as a PULSE volunteer, I feel the weight of accountability for GSK, for my family and for the children
Remembering Our Purpose
I’ve never experienced such a full range of emotions as I have in the last 4-weeks. From pure joy to deep sadness; feeling grateful to
Life is never fair, and perhaps that’s a good thing?
Last pages of the Vanuatu chapter. A place where everything and everyone was foreign to me and then suddenly comes a time of saying goodbye
The Last One…
Time flies. When I left Toronto for DC, six months seemed so daunting. I’ve written about this before, but I don’t really remember the first
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
I’m going to admit from the start that this post is self-serving. I have been with GSK for over 2 decades and I know the
Do Good, Feel Better
Many moments to share with you! The leaves of Barretstown Castle show the time that has passed since I arrived. Lovely months that have taught
And just like that, November is here | Y en un abrir y cerrar, llegó Noviembre.
A journey of values and self growth. Un recorrido de valores y crecimiento personal
My journey in Abuja
It’s been 4 months since I started my PULSE volunteer assignment with the Malaria program of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in Abuja (Nigeria).
Of Monuments and Maple Syrup
So I think I have begun a lifelong love affair with the Washington Monument. Its simplicity is what I first noticed about this monument and
Smiles, field work and changing communities with Tanzania Cheshire Foundation
It’s been several weeks since my last blog, I cannot believe time is running so fast ! I’ve been very busy with some trainings and
Community Responsibility for Healthcare
During my PULSE assignment with Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH/IMB), I have been fortunate to work with the School Health Program. This program started
