Five years ago, Toole Design created an Associates program to recognize members of staff who provide exemplary contributions to the company. The program is an effective way to harness the talents of passionate team members and engage them in projects that contribute to the well-being of the firm—for example, leading our internship and training programs.
This fall, we appointed a new class of Associates with a deliberate focus on building a leadership cohort over the course of a two-year, structured program of activities, mentoring, and professional development. The Associates Class of 2021 is drawn from a wide cross section of Toole Design’s technical and operations staff.
“Our Associates are some of the brightest and best people in our industry. We’re committed to helping them develop as professionals and as future leaders in the company,” said Jennifer Toole in welcoming the Associates Class of 2021. “I want to thank Jessica Fields and Nick Jackson for helping re-shape this program to prepare us well for the exciting future we see ahead of us all.”
The leadership program will comprise an assessment of personal strengths; structured conversations around different aspects of the business and leadership topics; one-on-one time with the current company leadership; and the opportunity to lead important companywide initiatives in year two of the appointment.
Welcome to the Associates Class of 2021:
Laura Barna* – Silver Spring
Stefanie Brodie – Silver Spring
Preston Buehrer – Boston
Eric Childs – Spartanburg
Taylor Dennerlein – Boston
Megan Eby – Denver
Christina Fink* – Silver Spring
Patrick Gilster – Oakland
Lydia Hausle* – Boston
Diane Lambert* – Silver Spring
Kristen Lohse – Seattle
John McCarthy – Silver Spring
Wendy Phelps – Silver Spring
Jessica Schoner – Minneapolis
Tammy Sufi* – Kansas City
Daina Valaitis* – Silver Spring
Trung Vo – Denver
Adam Wood* – Madison
Megan Wooley-Ousdahl – Oakland
*Existing Associates continuing with the program.
