Amanda Ganguly

PMI Rochester 2025 - 2nd Qtr

2025 Volunteer of the Quarter - 2nd Quarter

We truly appreciate all of your help and efforts as the 2025 Social Good for Youth (SGFY) Program Director.

"Amanda’s commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders is a shining example of the values at the heart of PMI—and we are thrilled to nominate her for the Volunteer Spotlight Award.
 
Amanda spearheaded this year’s SGFY initiative in collaboration with Youth Voice, One Vision (YVOV)—a dynamic group of high school students serving as the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council in the City of Rochester. These students came together after school to learn about project management methodologies, develop critical teamwork and leadership skills, and tackle real-world challenges with professionalism and creativity.
 
Under Amanda’s guidance, the students planned the YVOV Evolution Gala, a key event for the youth council. Amanda was instrumental in refreshing and modernizing the SGFY curriculum, designing engaging and age-appropriate lessons that brought project management principles to life. Her sessions were interactive and high-energy, often featuring hands-on exercises to reinforce learning and spark enthusiasm.
 
Amanda led weekly training sessions, organizing meals and ensuring every detail of the experience. Her strong organizational skills, paired with her upbeat attitude and genuine passion for youth development, created a learning environment where students felt seen, supported, and empowered. Amanda is a passionate advocate for student education and a model volunteer who enriches the PMI Rochester Chapter with her service, vision, and leadership.
 
Thank you, Amanda, for your contributions to the success of the 2025 SGFY Program!"
 

 

Karen Weber

PMI Rochester Volunteer 2025 - 2nd Quarter

2025 Volunteer of the Quarter - 2nd Quarter

We truly appreciate all of your help and efforts as the 2025 PDD Speaker Manager.

"Karen has dived right in and helped with this year's PDD planning as Speaker Manager. PDD is new for Karen, but she is eager to help and learn. She is a pleasure to have on the team."

"Being the PDD Speaker Manager is a critical role for any PDD and is especially vital to the 2025 PDD as it is the Chapter's 40th Anniversary.  Karen has taken on this role - leading the search for speakers that will be engaging, energetic, and memorable; interviewing them; facilitating the speaker contracts and arrangements, as well as keeping the full PDD team informed and seeking their input on the speakers.  She communicates with everyone - speakers and PDD team - professionally and timely.  I'm so glad that Karen is part of this year's team!"

Thank you, Karen, for your contributions!

Victoria Ivanova

PMI Rochester Volunteer 2025 - 2nd Qtr

2025 Volunteer of the Quarter - the Quarter

We truly appreciate all of your help and efforts as the 2025 PDD Venue Manager.

Victoria is part of the 2025 PDD team, volunteering as Venue Manager. She is helpful and a pleasure to work with. Her past PDD experience has helped lead the team in valued conversations. We appreciate her help on the team!"
"Victoria is doing a great job as the 2025 PDD Venue Manager.  She's been leading the team in researching various venues.  She collaborated with the PDD team to seek requirements - ranging from capacity, AV, catering, room options, parking, proximity to lodging, and budget.  Working within all of these parameters, she's found a new location in the heart of the Chapter's geographical region that meets our needs.  Victoria has kept the PDD team informed about the progress, sharing details and pictures so that the team could make informed decisions.  She continues to manage the engagement with the venue as we count down to our 2025 PDD.  Thank you for all of your hard work getting us this far!"
 
Thank you, Victoria, for your contributions!