Exciting and challenging work

 

Not everyone sees "exciting" and "challenging" as related, but I find challenging work is usually some of the most exciting for me as it helps me practice my skills in new domains, gain insights I haven't previously had, and contribute my abilities to a deserving project. 

Lately I have had the honor of contributing to a mixed-methods research project in California's Central Valley assessing the continuing education needs of Promotores de Salud/Community Health Workers. These workers' stories are compelling and their commitment to their communities is remarkable. This week we are conducting focus groups (three!) for thematic analysis, which will then serve to develop a survey instrument to identify the best continuing education.