This month, our team took a big step forward by creating a clear structure and duties chart, which helped solidify everyone’s role within the group. It felt great to finally see my responsibilities laid out officially, and I was excited to be identified with a...
This month, I’ve been thinking a lot about the benefits and challenges of remote work. One thing that helps bridge the distance between my colleagues and me is the little personal touches we share online. A perfect example is my coworker’s profile picture, which features...
November brought an incredible opportunity with a work retreat to Washington, D.C., and it was a trip I’ll never forget! One of the highlights was getting to take a selfie with Leedar between two of the most iconic landmarks in the country—the Washington Monument and...
October was a month of unexpected challenges, but also a time to unwind and recharge. One of the highlights was attending an Adam Sandler comedy show, which was exactly the kind of fun I needed to break up the routine. His humor was the perfect...
This month, I had the chance to attend a work retreat in Reno, and it was an incredible experience! It was the first time I met my team in person, and it was great to put faces to names finally. We spent a lot of...
This month, I had a great opportunity to settle into my new remote workspace as I officially set up my office. It’s always a bit of a challenge getting everything just right, but now that I’ve got my desk and equipment set up, I feel...
Participating in the retreat organized by the USDA National Partner Office in Reno, Nevada, was truly a transformative experience, as it brought together individuals from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to public service and the goals of the USDA. Set...
During the month of October, we got the go ahead for several IRA funded projects. Seeing what US states are trying to protect is awesome. You do not realize how much is going on in your back yard until you are on the inside. IRA...
Maryland Voting Sticker from Mail in Ballot Hi everyone and Happy November 5th. Today is Election Day and I hope everyone is out voting. Earlier, I made sure to register weeks in advance due to my need to avoid lines as much as possible. To anyone...
Snow is here! After a long, hot and dry summer, the cold temperatures and snow has finally rolled in. Colorado Springs (6035 feet) has an average of about 3 feet of snow for the year. Woodland Park (8,481 feet) has an average of about a...