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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.

The idea of having a checklist, a comprehensive list of items to consider before beginning work, is probably one of the single most effective methods to ensure the safety of workers and property.

From extreme weather events to rising sea levels, climate risks poses a significant threat to public infrastructure, finances and safety.