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ReConEx Scholarship Recipients Thank MPI Potomac
MPI Potomac awarded three scholarships to attend ReConEx virtually. Let's hear from the scholarship recipients on their experience at the conference!
"ReConEx was a great way to welcome hospitality professionals back into 'our' world! Having attended virtually, I felt just as welcomed and engaged as I would have had I attended in person! The sessions were insightful, the content was timely and the platform utilized was DOPE!Thank you to the MPI Potomac Chapter for selecting me for a ReConEx scholarship. Having been laid off because of the pandemic, I am personally grateful for having the ability to connect with some cool colleagues and gain new industry knowledge without having to worry about financially affording the experience!
~Sharia Barksdale
"When the opportunity for the ReConEx scholarship became available, I applied for it because I lost my job due to COVID-19 and the cost would be a financial hardship for me at this time. I have been attending MACE for about three years, and I wanted to attend the new reimaged ReConEx hybrid conference. My volunteer commitment for the conference involved:
1. Creating a DEI Moment video about microaggressions (shown prior to a keynote presentation)
2. Participating in two virtual DEI Toolkit and Lounges
3. Moderator for the 'Differing Minds Create Greater Results' breakout session for Milton Hunt.
I am grateful to have this opportunity because I miss planning and attending live events, and this scholarship made it possible for me to still be present for this conference. It was a great effort from the ReConEx team and sponsors!"
~Joan Aiken
"I'm so grateful for being granted the opportunity to receive a scholarship to attend ReConEx 2021. Willie Jolley, Rachel Sheerin and Louis Boria were truly inspiring and made me optimistic about this new normal we are all facing. I also learned valuable information during the sessions and now have more to share with current and future clients. I appreciated the opportunity to make new connections via the ReConEx Digital Market Place. Most of all, I appreciated MPI Potomac being my test case and showing me the ins and outs of planning a hybrid event, valuable information as I work on my first hybrid program. Thank you MPI Potomac, the ReConEx Planning Committee and everyone involved in making ReConEx 2021 a virtual reality!"~ Malene Ward
