I feel incredibly fortunate to balance my work at Google with my studies in Systemic Therapy at graduate school. Many people ask whether there's overlap between these two worlds, and there are even more synergies than I could have imagined!
On the more obvious side of my role at Google, I lead wellbeing initiatives for my organization. The clinical knowledge I’m gaining in my studies directly informs the training I develop, the programs I propose, and the strategies I share with my colleagues. It’s a perfect intersection of theory and practice.
On the less obvious side, my primary job as a recruiter is deeply relational. It’s all about building strong connections with candidates—understanding their unique career journeys, identifying the roles that best align with their goals, and empathizing with the transformative nature of career shifts as they coincide with personal life changes. At the same time, it’s about understanding the complex needs of hiring managers and directors, and aligning those with the evolving needs of the organization as a whole.
Underlying all my work at Google, at Chapman, and in life is my unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I am deeply invested in developing cultural attunement and continuously advocating for anti-racism. This is a lifelong pursuit, and I am both humbled and proud to share that I’ve recently reached an important milestone on this journey. I’ve been selected as a member of the Minority Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems (FAHS), a SAMHSA-funded initiative.
I'm just returning from a transformative week spent with systemic mental health professionals from across the country, alongside my fellowship cohort. It was unreal to spend the last five days surrounded by other fellows in rooms that reflected what so many more professional spaces would look like if people with Black, brown, trans, queer, Muslim, disabled, and many more identities were not actively minoritized in our society. It brought me so much strength and determination to be shoulder-by-shoulder with my cohort members as we received the news that the broken systems of this nation have failed us once again. But I also saw those around me grieve yet strengthen in their resolve to heal the world, one connection at a time.
While I’m still processing all that I’ve learned, one lesson that stands out was shared by my conference roommate, Aniah. She said, “It’s hard to hate someone once you know their heart.” This simple yet profound insight is a powerful reminder that, while the future may be uncertain, broadening our circles and making a concerted effort to understand the hearts and experiences of those different from ourselves is one of the most meaningful steps we can take toward a brighter, more inclusive future.
Associate Director, Branding and Communications @ Transformations Care Network ?? Leading with compassion, empathy, and a focus on problem-solving
1 周This event was incredible! I think I speak for all of us when I say that the passion, dedication, and expertise in his room was palpable and inspiring!