PMI Atlanta is pleased to announce our March Volunteer of the Month. Congratulations, Chiquetta West! If you’ve attended a PMI Atlanta dinner meeting or networking event, you’ve probably had the pleasure of interacting with Chiquetta. She’s become known as one of our volunteers who we can depend on to service registration several times throughout the year with a smile. It’s no wonder volunteering with registration has been her favorite experience with the organization. Read on to learn how volunteering has impacted Chiquetta’s professional development and the PMI Atlanta initiatives she’s most excited about.
What has been your favorite or most rewarding volunteer experience with PMI Atlanta?
I have been volunteering with the Atlanta Chapter for two (2) years working the registration tables at various meetings. I enjoy working with registration because it gives me a chance to meet and interact with people that work in different capacities of project management. Through these interactions, I have met a lot of wonderful people that are more advanced in this profession and have provided a lot of information on how to manage my projects and advance in my career.
What PMI Atlanta initiatives are you most excited about?
I enjoy the forums. I like how the forums allow specialized areas such as healthcare, technology, agile, etc. to be discussed in a concentrated setting and allow members to stay abreast of current trends, have open discussions and receive support regarding project issues.
What leisurely activities do you enjoy? Any little known fact that you’d like to share?
I enjoy running. I’ve been running for almost three (3) years and completed my first half marathon (13.1 miles) in 2013. I continue to run but on a smaller scale with races ranging from 3-9 miles. I use running as a way to improve my health and accomplish personal goals.