{"672814":{"#nid":"672814","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Open to Growth: Nat M. Esparza","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/natalie-esparza\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENat M. Esparza\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, a skilled wordsmith and communications officer at Georgia Tech\u0027s \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EISyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, offers a unique mix of creativity and reliability. This essay explores Nat\u0027s career path, endless curiosity, and her unique method of personal development and resolutions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EQ: What is your New Year\u0027s resolution?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA: I \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Edon\u0027t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E have a traditional resolution\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, i\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Enstead, I focuse on a word \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Efor \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ethe year. My 2024 words are \u0022Embodied\u0022 and \u0022Intentional.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u0022Embodied\u0022 means checking in with myself more, avoiding others\u0027 expectations, staying present, and being aware. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor \u0022Intentional,\u0022 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eit\u0027s\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E about controlling how I live my life, staying organized, and being more productive.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EQ: Is having a New Year\u0027s resolution important, and has it been a tradition for you?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA: Yes, having a New Year\u0027s resolution is important for \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eme\u003C\/span\u003E. \u003Cspan\u003EFour years ago, I\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E started the tradition of using words instead of goals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. This practice allows me to have a more general focus throughout the year, as opposed to concentrating on a single area for improvement.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EQ: Have you found purpose in your resolution, and has it \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eimproved\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E your life? If so, what are some examples?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA: I have found purpose in these words, which serve as guiding principles for my life. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe overarching purpose is curiosity, driving her continuous learning and creative mind. This has helped her step out of her comfort zone and explore new areas of learning both in and outside of work.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EQ: When did you realize this was your purpose?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA: I saw a significant transformation in the year 2020. I realized that pursuing a master\u0027s degree wasn\u0027t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E my calling. Instead, I embraced my curiosity, sparking a turning point that helped her define her mission and publish a book.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EQ: What is something you would like to say about being open to growth?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA: Georgia Tech has provided me with the opportunity to grow and discover myself. Sometimes, taking a step back is not always negative; it is also a form of growth. I intentionally transitioned from a manager to a lower position, which, in my eyes, wasn\u0027t\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E a setback but a part of my growth.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENat M. Esparza\u0027s journey from orchestrating communications at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.kennesaw.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EKennesaw State University\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E to her current role at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EISyE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eshowcases\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E her commitment to learning, creativity, and the power of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ewords\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThrough the unique tradition of choosing words of the year, Nat has found purpose and growth, embodying the spirit of curiosity that fuels her impactful communication in the field of engineering.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAuthor: \u003Cstrong lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECristo Rey Student Assistant, Tomas\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Galeas Mora \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENat M. Esparza provides a unique approach to New Year\u0027s resolutions, opting to use resolution words. Esparza offers her distinctive perspective on achieving personal ambitions, reflecting her commitment to curiosity and continuous learning. This commitment influences her career and communication in engineering.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Nat M. Esparza, who works in communications at Georgia Tech\u0027s ISyE, discuss her future hopes and aspirations for 2024 and how she plans on achieving them. 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