Also, the story of how I joined a Toastmasters club.
Code4PA 2018 – The Opioid Epidemic
What a rush! For the last month, I’ve been participating in the second annual Code4PA event. This year the challenge was to use PA Open Data (helloooo gorgeous) to generate ideas to solve PA’s Opioid Epidemic. I was fortunate to get picked up by a team of talented data analytics students from Harrisburg University! Continue reading “Code4PA 2018 – The Opioid Epidemic”
Fund Your Successes
When you have a team, an idea, or a method that is working for you – as in, producing desired results – why not throw some resources at them?
Years ago I had a small team that was generating fantastic results. Some results were expected, but we were also producing unexpected (positive!) effects. Do you know what my awesome manager did? She gave me a vacant position without questions and let me hire someone. And then another.
Suddenly my team had two “arms.” We kept gaining. We kept producing. Based on what we delivered, she gave me funding without many restrictions.
Maybe you have someone on your team who is too timid to ask for an additional resource. *waves, hi! That was me! Are they producing already? Don’t hem them in with too many restrictions or strings – give them something and see what they do with it!
October 2018
In October 2018 I will be attending the Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philadelphia, PA! I’m so excited to hear the amazing lineup, in particular Maysoon Zayid! Here’s her inspiring and deliciously funny TED Talk.
On Being Worth Less
Hello. Glad to see you. Let’s talk numbers today! Continue reading “On Being Worth Less”
September is Rockin
September 2018 Continue reading “September is Rockin”
August Happenings
In August I will be channeling my inner Viking and heading to Valhalla. Don’t worry friends, it’s an indoor axe-throwing good time. May Odin smile upon you all.
What’s Happening in October?
There’s a massive amount of data available on the PA Open Data Portal. Go check it out! I’ll be here when you get back. Continue reading “What’s Happening in October?”
Meet Me | July 2018
I will be giving an educational presentation at my local Toastmasters Club on the new Pathways coursework. Attendees will receive an overview of the program and a real-time demonstration of how to navigate the online resources. Questions and participation welcome!
On Clarity of Vision
I’ve worn glasses or contacts since about 5th grade. Recent tests showed I had 20/70 vision, which means I could see at 20 feet what correct vision sees at 70 feet away. It was simply a fact of life that performing basic tasks such as driving or working required wearing some form of lens.