Although we didn’t interact with as many FHI 360 employees today, our many projects ensured that our day was as full as always. The first hour of our day was spent working on the innovation project that I have told you all oh so much about. Finally, after another session of hard work, we finished our presentation!
Next, we spoke to Dr. Greg Kopf, Director of R&D in the group that we are working with, the Contraceptive Technology Innovation Department. He provided an incredibly unique insight into his journey and gave us lots of career and life advice. Our conversation with him was invaluable.
After some more time to work and lunch at Basan, the sushi restaurant nearby – their BuyOne GetOne HalfOff deal on Mondays had been LONG awaited by Krishan, RJ, Chiara, and I – we met with Kristine Torjesen. She is a pediatrician by training, but is currently a scientist who has a large leadership role in clinical trials. As someone who is ABSOLUTELY a leader and rather than a follower and has loved her leadership roles this year, our talk with her really resonated with me. Whatever field I go into, I know I eventually want to have leading and decision-making abilities.
Finally, we sat in on a meeting with the person who deals with contraceptives at the National Institute of Health. I would be lying if I said I understood more than 20% of the conversation, but it was still interesting to listen in on. Finally, after this meeting, we joined a retirement party for one of the FHI 360 employees. We enjoyed the company of all these intelligent and sweet people, as well as an assortment of desserts.
the long-awaited sushi