More Than Work Video Series
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Get to know Karen Pridmore as she warmly invites us into her world as a marketer, veteran and senior dog mom. Karen shares her incredible journey from serving in the Air Force to working at the Department of Veterans Affairs and eventually becoming the West Pacific Group Marketing Manager at CDM Smith where she leads a talented team of creative professionals. Her capacity for helping others stretches beyond her professional life as she opens up about her passion for dog fostering. Discover how she embarked on her journey, the unwavering support she receives from her colleagues and dog rescue organizations, and the profound impact it has had on her life and the lives of the dogs she fosters.
Khyati Shodhan's always had an affinity for art. During the COVID-19 pandemic she rekindled her passion for it while working on art projects with her children. Her journey is not just about personal fulfillment; it's about community and connection. Her journey with art has not only brought her closer to her community and family but also influenced her work and career as an engineer. Khyati's story is a powerful reminder that our passions can lead us to unexpected and rewarding paths.
Ayman Halaseh: Reaching Refugee Children with STEM Education and Water Resources in the Middle East. Ayman, a water resources engineer, believes water and STEM can be vehicles for peace. While his work on a project Northern Jordan unexpectedly supported the needs of Syrian refugees in 2011, his creation of a STEM program for children in the refugee camps is empowering them and investing in their—and Syria's—future. Watch Ayman's More Than Work story and get inspired to learn more about this program!
Kevin Chester, known as KC, is much more than his title of transportation inspector. He’s an athlete, a Florida native and co-founder of the non-profit The Sanford Justice League. See how KC is #MoreThanWork
Dave has more hobbies than your average person and an enthusiasm for helping others succeed. Whether he's chairing an industry committee or visiting a client, he makes himself available to his colleagues and clients, and still finds time for his forge!
How does life look for someone who brings their whole self into everything they do? Meet Vin, someone who puts charisma in charismatic and a New York City community member with a unique narrative to share. Whether meeting with coworkers on a project, mentoring, volunteering or joining community members out on the handball court, Vin embodies what it means to bring your whole spirit into all aspects of life while inspiring others to listen with compassion and strive for lifelong learning.
When mentors and bright, young minds gather in a room, future opportunities filled with hope and purpose come knocking. Since The Greatest Investment’s inception in 2010, CDM Smith automation specialist Roscoe has been channeling his passion for mentoring to help create a safe and empowering outlet for young girls of color in central Florida. Having a daughter of his own, Roscoe holds a deep understanding and appreciation for this mission and hopes to inspire young girls with his insights and perspective.
Janie's story is rich with her dedication to service, mentorship and community. A member of the Lumbee tribe, she is one of the firm's experts on AutoCAD C3D Pipeline Design, mentors others and pays it forward by going above and beyond to inspire her community.