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Reena De Asis

Reena De Asis

Reena De Asis is a MarCom professional with over 10 years of experience in the corporate, agency and nonprofit sectors. As a community connector, she has championed corporate social responsibility and strategic alliances. Reena has initiated multiple volunteer programs and organized socially conscious campaigns and events. She has a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Human Services cum laude.

Blog Posts

  • March 7, 2012

    How to Navigate Passion Into Your Work

    At 5 years old, I told my parents I wanted to be a passenger when I grew up. I’d like to think I was being metaphorical, like I was calling shotgun for the best seat in life’s adventure.

    As an empowered woman, I’m more creative with my career choices. I prefer to be the driver of my own destiny. Yet, I accept, there are certain things in life I cannot change or control -- like lay-offs, Gary Busey’s antics or colorful bosses.

    I preface by stating that based on the theory of psychologist Carl Jung and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, I am an INFJ personality type. INFJ’s are guided by their internal compass and committed to their firm values. Therefore, having deep convictions equates to a great desire to earn a paycheck with passion.

    Paycheck vs. passion, does it have to be one or the other?

  • August 10, 2011

    3 Ways Mentoring Inspires Meaningful Relationships

    “So you’re not getting paid? You don’t have to be here? My social worker or the court didn’t send you?” Cecilia said.

    “Nope. I’m here spending time with you because I want to,” I happily said.

    At 19, I wanted to make a difference in the every day life challenges of a foster child and became a volunteer mentor for the YMCA ARK Program, Services for Abused Children. For over 10 years, my mentee and I have maintained our relationship. I’m happy to say, Cecilia is not just another statistic that aged out of the foster care system. She’s an empowered woman who rose above the ashes.

Maria Shriver © 2012. All rights reserved.

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