After spending 15 years in higher ed communication, I was recommended — if not lovingly and forcibly coerced — to start a career in research administration. I had no tangible experience aside from my own innate qualities that, as it turns out, are fundamental in RA: unfettered curiosity, desire to learn, and a love for puzzles. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to learn new skills every day while earning a living that positively contributes to an industry so vital to modern society.
