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Dispatch from Naples: The Office of Wallace Martin
Working from home presents great opportunities both professionally and personally. I am encouraged to organize my days with healthy routines and to take time to build on and solidify the importance of and the value in the work we are doing. Despite these uncertain times, we continue to deliver valuable solutions for our clients and grow professionally along the way. Particularly, I have enjoyed the new ways we find ourselves connecting with... +
From Ben Eden’s Backporch
Using outdoor space at home as often as possible for work, exercise, and leisure is how I stay engaged with the world around me while sheltering in place. The sounds of spring make for a great soundtrack while helping to lead data science efforts for the DoD and VA’s Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization (FEHRM) Program Office. Meanwhile, nights filled with everything from virtual surprise birthday parties to virtual jam sessions... +
An Update from the West Coast Office of Julianna Driskel
One of the benefits of working for M Powered Strategies is that we encourage an adaptable culture. Working remotely is business as usual for me, but “Shelter in Place” means my home office now includes an extra coworker or three. It can be difficult to find a quiet spot to conduct a meeting or interview, which is when my Honda Fit* comes in handy. And even though most of the time my “car calls” keep me rooted to my parking space, I... +
From the Satellite Office of MPS Consultant Sofia Crutchfield
Hello World, welcome to my crib! I’m definitely missing my coworkers and client space right now. But as a remote-contract-veteran I’m powering through, and glad to have the skills to adapt to a growing market and changing environment. While the global situation is stressful, it’s good to feel that we at MPS are not in standstill right now. Managing change is what we do best, and secure digital transformation is more important now than... +
And now a word from Shannon McGuire, our Community Engagement Manager
Hi all! Welcome to my office/shoebox apartment! In addition to my work in the federal space, I manage MPS’ Community Engagement Program with fellow consultant Lily Seglin. Lately we’ve been working overtime, adjusting upcoming pro bono projects to accommodate the current (pandemic) reality, promoting virtual volunteering opportunities to MPS staff, and encouraging the use of MPS’ employee matching donations in this time of so much need.... +