Chidimma Abuka - Layering Your Education

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English - January 19, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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This week’s episode is hosted by FIDM Senior Writer Gigi Hooghkirk who manages our online Success Stories. Listen along as Gigi speaks with Chidimma Abuka about her position as a Sustainability Specialist at Gensler, a global design and architecture firm with offices in 49 cities in 16 countries worldwide. Currently pursuing her doctorate in Global Leadership and Change at Pepperdine University, Chidimma holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Concordia University, a Master of Interior Architecture degree from the Interior Designers Institute, and a Merchandising & Marketing Degree from FIDM. Learn how layering her education and combining both her analytical and creative sides has uniquely positioned her in her field and continues to propel her career forward.