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The 2024 PRIMA Conference was a valuable experience as a student scholar that allowed me to network with other professionals in the field and fine-tune my career goals.

This month, I was so grateful to be given the incredible opportunity to attend the 2024 PRIMA conference in Nashville with all expenses covered as a PRIMA scholar. As I arrived at the conference venue, it became apparent how significant of a gathering this was and how important it was for me to be a part of it.

Attending the PRIMA Annual Conference as a scholarship recipient was a transformative experience that significantly enhanced my understanding of public risk management. This annual event gathers professionals all over the country and offers over 50 interactive sessions and workshops, providing an invaluable educational opportunity.

Attending the PRIMA Annual Conference as a scholarship recipient was a transformative experience that significantly enhanced my understanding of public risk management. This annual event gathers professionals all over the country and offers over 50 interactive sessions and workshops, providing an invaluable educational opportunity.

Transitioning from a biology background to a finance career has been an eye-opening journey for me. Last summer, during my internship at the Port of Seattle, I gained invaluable insights into organizational operations and the crucial role of risk management.

My name is Andrew Ivanovski, and as a recipient of the 2024 PRIMA student scholarship, I was granted the opportunity to attend this year’s annual conference. To preface this post, I will voice my philosophy: education is what one makes it, and that is exactly what I have done.