Hello my name is Rahni Johnson and I am 15 years old interning with WORLD this summer. I have been getting to know some of the employees here, and I want to introduce you to some of the wonderful WORLD employees. Introducing Nena Bridges and Felicia Greenly:
How did you get involved with WORLD?
I came here in 1998 to work as a volunteer and a year passed and they hired me to be a full time employee.
How long have you been working at WORLD?
I have been an employee at WORLD for 11 years.
What is your role/title here?
I am the receptionist, I send newsletters out to 89 national and international countries, I open all mail, and I do the banking as well as telephone support.
What is the most satisfying thing you have experienced at your job?
Seeing all of the women here happy really fills my heart with joy.
What inspires you to come to work everyday?
My inspiration for coming to work is knowing that I will always put a smile on someone’s face.
Share something funny or humorous that happens around here.
The funniest thing around here is when we all sit at the table and have lunch and talk about things that go on in our lives.
How did you become apart of the WORLD family?
I was first a client of WORLD and was for about a year, then i became a member here at WORLD.
How long have you been with WORLD?
I have been with WORLD for about 2 years.
What is your role/title here?
I am a Peer Advocate, I give emotional and practical support to the women, i also work with infected and uninfected families.
To you, what is the best part of your job?
To me the best part of my job is giving back to people what WORLD gave to me when i was a client, and that is knowing that you are not alone with the virus that we live with.
What inspires you to come to work everyday?
My inspiration for coming to work is knowing that i can call someone and put a smile on their face.
Share something humorous that happens around the WORLD office area.
Something humorous that happpens around the office is when Sharon Gambles is walking around saying jokes and singing her songs. She puts a smile on everyones face that can hear her.