Meet our newest Program Manager
Get to know Shona (she/they), our new Program Manager. We asked Shona 10 questions to help us get to know her better. Check out what she said below!
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What is your role with the Service Board?
I am the Program Manager at tSB, which means I help plan and oversee the program schedule and calendar. I engage other organizations and community members to help facilitate program topics and ensure everything runs smoothly.
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What is your favorite thing about your job?
My favorite part of my job is getting to meet so many new people. I email with strangers all the time, but the cool thing is that sometimes those strangers become friends, or they become part of my professional network, which is neat.
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What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work I spend most of my time fussing over my dogs and partner. I really enjoy taking them out to new places to walk because I feel like you can physically see the stoke in their faces, which really makes me joyful. Pre-Covid I went to the gym 3 times a week and tried to climb indoors whenever possible.
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What motivates you?
Human-kind.I think we’re super unique. I think the abilities we have to form connections with one another is a superpower of ours. As an empathetic person I’m passionate about trying to remain open to new connections because I am always floored by how incredible people can be when they show their heart.
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Do you have a favorite quote, poem, or book?
My favorite book is the Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. It taught me a lot about myself and how to chase my dreams.
But also all about love by bell hooks
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If you could pick one superpower, what would it be?
Hmm….I think unlimited swimming powers where I don’t have to come up for breath would be cool. The Orca enthusiast in me says that I might just join the J-pod up here in the Sound and spend the rest of my days bobbin around with the chiller whales.
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What kind of music do you listen to?
Kendrick Lamar, Odesza and Flume are my favee faves, closely followed by Rihanna, Lizzo and Maggie Rogers
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What’s something about you that surprises people?
I was a terrible student from elementary school all the way through high school. I had a lot going on in my personal family life that made school a place that I didn’t want to be. I was suspended from my water polo team once my senior year because my grades dropped so low. I never thought I was going to even go to college, and now I’m someone with a Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university. WILD.
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What are your top three favorite foods?
Burrrrrrrrrrrrrritos >
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What three traits define you?
Exuberance, Pride, Loyalty
