Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Amy Kirk’s role as a grant manager would have involved a lot more traveling to meet with colleagues as far away as the Philippines or Sri Lanka, connecting and working together in person. Being able to see what grant recipients were doing and the impact of their work was always incredible and helped her feel connected to the work, Kirk said.
But these days, with the travel restrictions being part and parcel of the pandemic, she’s still building relations — even if virtual — with her colleagues, though this can entail a “bizarre schedule” with team calls at both the beginning and end of the day.
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