Overcoming Trauma with Mindset Tactics, From Ukraine Refugee to Corporate Executive, A Conversation with Lena Haviland (Episode #73)

Lena Haviland has 16+ years of experience at TEKsystems across a myriad of roles including Recruiter, Account Manager, Services Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Regional Director of Healthcare Services, Regional Director of Global Services, and most recently Executive Director of the Technology Enablement Vertical. Lena is a mother of two littles (Natasha 10 years old and Preston- 7 years old) and married to Wade who works as an Architect at Intuit. Lena is passionate about helping her customers exceed their customers’ expectations and deliver true excellence. When Lena is not with her internal or external customers she has a myriad of non-work activities she enjoys. She loves languages (fluent in Russian, Spanish, and English), is an avid volunteer for the Friends of Scott Foundation, Cheer Coach, Zumba Instructor, and writer. Lena dedicated 5-10 hours a week towards helping women with their personal and professional development and is committed to giving back to her community through volunteering to support organizations like Friends of Scott, The Purple Heart Veterans, and The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Follow Lena Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-mixalovna-polyakova-haviland-78416b3

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