Greetings!
We hope you enjoy our December issue of The Loop!
With the season of giving upon us, we sat down with Maria Artuso (class of 2001) to speak about her post-Georgian journey and why she chooses to give to Georgian.
Tell us a bit about yourself, and where life has taken you since graduating from Georgian.
I am currently the Community Manager with RBC Royal Bank in Milton, ON, and have been with RBC for 23 years. Two valuable lessons I learned while at Georgian are the importance of always paying it forward which is where my true passion for volunteering with Junior Achievement came into play, and to always be curious, which has inspired personal and continuous learning, including completion of my MBA and achieving other industry designations. I am a true believer in work hard, play hard, and have no regrets!
Why did you join the Alumni Association Executive Council?
Firstly, Georgian is always evolving and bringing the best educational opportunities to our youth and I wanted to be part of that. Next, there’s no better way of being part of change than contributing in a positive way through the sharing of experiences and personal commitments in employer panels, interviews, and advisory programs. Being able to shape the future is an incredible way to give back to an organization that invested in me.
What are you looking forward to in the year ahead?
There is no doubt that the year ahead will be one of increased resilience, continued perseverance, and one where we never look back to what was, but rather – always look forward to what is possible. If there is anything I’ve learned over the past couple of years, it’s that leading with a growth mindset, never resting on laurels, and being open to accepting change will always serve us well, even when times seem exceptionally difficult and challenging.
