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Celebrating Women’s History Month in 2025
In honor of Women’s History Month, we reached out to SMPS HQ staff members to commemorate this observance. Below, they share their thoughts on women they admire. Natalie Gozzard, Chief
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Celebrating Black History
I’m Here Because I’m As Good As You. This declaration is bold, provocative, inspiring. These words and title come from a 2021 article in Harvard Business Review, which features an
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Keep Questioning While Learning
This time last year, I wrote about how reading can open our minds to new ideas. But if we only read what we’re accustomed to, we can’t continue to evolve.
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Get To Know HQ Staff: Jackie Asekhauno
Jackie Asekhauno, who’s senior project manager of learning and experiences at SMPS HQ, took time out of her busy day to answer a few questions. Jackie calls Cary, NC, home
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Celebrating Women’s History Month in 2022
In honor of Women’s History Month, we reached out to SMPS HQ staff members to commemorate this observance. Below, they share their thoughts on women they admire. Semra Ergun, Senior
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Representation Matters
The critically acclaimed television series “Black·ish” is currently airing its eighth and final season. The show is a satirical look at the Black experience through the eyes of three generations
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Get To Know SMPS HQ Staff: Nandi Rice
Nandi Rice, director of marketing for SMPS HQ, is responsible for leading the marketing strategies and messaging to promote SMPS and the SMPS Foundation. She took time out of her
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They Crossed So We Could Flourish
I’m a Hispanic male, but I often find myself forgetting that. I was reading Alicia Washington’s article from last year, and I thought to myself, “Yep, uh-huh, oh me, too!”—particularly
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Get To Know SMPS HQ Staff: Semra Ergun
In front of and behind the screen—that’s how I describe my work-life at SMPS these days, and it’s not a bad thing. Sometimes I’m a virtual show host, or idea
