From navigating burnout in higher education to balancing family responsibilities, Kristine Cody shares how unexpected moments of planned happenstance became pivotal in shaping her career in learning and talent development. Now a Staff Development Consultant at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Kristine discusses how fostering meaningful professional relationships has been key to her growth, and how her commitment to continuous learning drives her future goals. Tune in for practical strategies on finding your professional sweet spot and thriving in your career!

👉Connect with Kristine Cody: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-cody 

📧Contact Us:

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For those in a position to help, please join us in donating to reputable organizations that are meeting the immediate and long term needs of those impacted by the LA wild fires.

Verified GoFundMe Fundraisers:

https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california#/

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation:

https://supportlafd.org/ 

California Fire Foundation:

https://cpf.salsalabs.org/cff-donation/index.html

Y.M.C.A. of Metropolitan Los Angeles:

http://www.ymcala.org/community-response 

Pasadena City College Community Relief Fund:

https://www.pasadena.edu/fireupdates/donate.php

Pasadena Humane Society:

https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout 

American Humane Society:

https://www.americanhumane.org/

Baby2Baby:

https://donate.baby2baby.org/give/648067/#!/donation/checkout 

World Central Kitchen:

https://wck.org/relief/california-fires-jan25 

LA Regional Food Bank:

https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/

National Day Laborer Organizing Network/Pasadena Community Job Center: 

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lafires2025 

Direct Relief:

https://www.directrelief.org/2025/01/as-southern-california-fires-rage-medical-aid-en-route/