Becoming a board member, especially the first Marketing Officer, has been an exciting and challenging journey. Navigating this new role required me to identify opportunities and define strategies to maximize impact.
As the supervisor of the new Partnership Committee, I had the chance to explore new strategies to improve the collaborations with our Partners. This role has expanded my understanding of building and maintaining strong relationships, and increased my knowledge of acquisition.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role has been mentoring/leading active members. Drawing on my experience across past committee tasks, I have enjoyed sharing knowledge and refining workflows within the association to drive improvements.
Overall, being a board member has been a transformative experience, providing countless opportunities to improve my soft skills, including leadership, empathy, and effective communication. What committees weren’t able to provide me regarding learning opportunities, being board has taught me many new things.