Hometown/home base: Born, raised, and currently resides in Albuquerque, NM.
Years at Weston: 5
Weston in Albuquerque: “I work out of the Albuquerque office. We’re a small, tight-knit group. I enjoy each of my fellow Burqueños (a person who lives or is from Albuquerque). We actually have a monthly call for the sole purpose of connecting, updating, and socializing as a group.”
On her meaningful work at Weston: “As a Proposal Coordinator, I contribute to a wide range of proposals, from small commercial, state and local client efforts to large federal contracts. I really love the variety that allows me to continually learn from so many of my fellow employee-owners across the firm.
The greatest thing about my role is it came with a built-in mentor. The proposal group not only has decades of experience, but also the care and eagerness to share knowledge and provide support.
Currently, I have the awesome opportunity to be a part of the Navajo Nation Water Access Mission. As a New Mexican and a person with native roots, to be able to contribute to this is very fulfilling to me and is a cause close to my heart.
The Navajo Water Access Mission is a project that supports the Navajo Nation through the Division of Community Development and the Indian Health Service. On this project Weston also works with the Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority. The project team continues to assist in increasing the access to safe drinking water across the Nation to help control the spread of COVID-19 and improve the overall health of the Nation residents living in the estimated 9,500 homes with no access to piped water. The Weston team created an interactive map with clean water locations. We also worked with the non-profit Dig Deep to get radio public service announcements (PSAs) up and running for residents without phone or internet access. A series of video PSAs were also developed and filmed to help spread the word of resources available to residents. I was responsible for coordinating with the radio stations and assisted in securing a Navajo filmmaker for the PSAs.”
Weston career point of pride: “It was a transformational experience to be a part of the team responsible for a recent, large hazardous waste proposal win for Weston’s largest federal client. The Proposal Manager always found opportunities to teach me something new. I came out of that proposal a stronger coordinator, writer, and more dedicated to proposals. I was also inspired by how everyone came together to make it a winner.”
On finding a safe place at Weston: “Because of my physical disability, cerebral palsy (cp), I have dealt with people treating me differently and feeling that I have to show that I am completely capable, just because I get around slightly differently. Weston has provided me a place where my cp is not an issue at all. My capabilities, my work, and my heart speaks for me, not my walker.”
Thoughts on how our world can create meaningful change through Diversity & Inclusion: “I think continued and increased opportunities for all people to show their skills and interact with others can lead to change. Seeing others as individuals breaks down those walls that people build in their minds.”