“Dionne has helped me develop my career path throughout multiple stages of my life, from student, to recent graduate, to young professional. As my supervisor during my internship at United Planning Organization she allowed me to gain new skills and complete major projects through guided leadership. Instead of giving me the answer when I came to her for input, she would ask me the questions that would allow me to discover the answer on my own. She always made sure that the tasks I was assigned were also valuable additions to my resume. I truly felt that she was personally invested in my success. The growth that Dionne fostered in me at UPO gave me a leg up when I entered the job search as a post-graduate. Even after I completed my term at UPO, she made sure to provide a glowing written reference on my LinkedIn page and other career networking sites.
“It was Dionne who ultimately connected me with a career opportunity at my current place of employment — the Institute for Policy Studies — through her Your PRMentor networking group, and I can’t thank her enough. She not only provided me with a direct contact to the hiring manager, but she also advocated for my skills as a reference. I ended up at my dream job — using my skills in writing, editing, and media relations to contribute to the movement for social justice. I wouldn’t be here without Dionne’s unwavering commitment to my professional development.”
Domenica Ghanem Communications Coordinator, Institute for Policy Studies May 29, 2017
