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International Women's Day: A Day of Celebration for the Women of Zen

Zara Danton (she/her)
6 Mar 2022
3 min read
International Women's Day: A Day of Celebration for the Women of Zen

The Zen team wanted to share some of our colleagues' achievements for International Women’s Day 2022. Whether it’s for exceptional support in the office, achievements outside of work, or recognition for being a ray of sunshine, join in and spread the positivity!

    <div class="col-xs-3 padding-top-sm">            <img src="/img/resources/iwd-2022-16-1.png" class="img-responsive" alt="" style="max-width: 200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; width: 100%">          </div>          <div class="col-xs-9">            <h4> Katie, Account Manager Lead </h4>            <p>"Katie is a boss! She always knows how to deal with every situation in the perfect way." </p>                            </div>
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      <h4>Keleigh, Resourcing and Operations Executive for Zen Locum</h4>

      <p>“An amazing example of Zen values — challenge the status quo, embrace learning over perfection, help eachother be better. Never afraid to look at what can be improved for our locums, stores, and the team. Never too busy to lend an ear or a helping hand." </p>
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      <h4>Amy, HR and Talent Acquisition</h4>

      <p>"Amy is the beating heart of Zen! She helps lovely, driven and friendly people to find a home on our team."</p>
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      <h4>Lucy, Product Manager</h4>

      <p>"Lucy takes on new challenges like a boss, is a great communicator and is an all-round great person. She's a great role model for the Guides she volunteers for — young people need to see great women in STEM jobs." </p> <p> "Her speed of development as a great PM, her attention to detail and the amount she cares about the cause." </p>
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      <h4>Priya, General Manager for Zen Locum</h4>

      <p>"She constantly uplifts and supports her team while managing a ridiculously crazy schedule! She's an amazing role model!"</p>
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      <h4>Avinka, SEN Resourcing and Operations Executive</h4>

      <p>"She always gives the best advice!"</p>
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      <h4>Sophie, Customer Support</h4>

      <p>"She is the smiliest person — always spreading happiness in the office!"</p>
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      <h4>Chloe, Resourcing and Operations Executive </h4>

      <p>"She has so much courage and is always pushing herself to overcome her fears and grow!"</p> <p> "An absolute girl boss! Chloe works so hard and supports the Manchester team in incredible style. So much appreciation for Chloe!" </p>
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      <h4>Jessica, Manchester Account Manager</h4>

      <p>"Embracing learning over perfection — she's had a difficult start in this climate, taken every rejection in her stride and built brilliant relationships with schools, candidates and colleagues."</p>
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      <h4>Catherine, Resourcing and Operations Executive</h4>

      <p>"She has come into Zen with such a passion and love for the work and taken over a job that is not easy but she has made it her own. She just fits with the Zen culture."</p>
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      <h4>Ellie, Operations Manager</h4>

      <p>"Ellie is an incredibly hard-working woman, and will always help at the drop of a hat. She is a very driven person and integral to the team!"</p>
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      <h4>Lirone, Daily Supply Coordinator</h4>

      <p>"She is constantly considerate, helpful, kind, and wonderful. Her support is unbelievable and she is such a wonderful DS lead!"</p>
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      <h4>Laura, Michelle, Amber and Natalie, Remote Team for Zen Locum</h4>

      <p>"This team is exceptional and are always helping to keep our core functions moving smoothly at all hours, helping to put out fires before they've even begun to smoulder. We're lucky to have them."</p>
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      <h4>Lucy, Head of School Success</h4>

      <p>"For me, Lucy is my anchor helping me to stay focused."</p>
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      <h4>Valentina, Resourcing and Operations Executive</h4>

      <p>"She spreads joy to everyone she speaks to!"</p>
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      <h4>Nicole, UX Designer</h4>

      <p>"Nicole changed careers recently and is now a UX designer on product. She's an incredible designer and it's a testament to her hard work and dedication!"</p>
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      <h4>Lynda, Internal Recruitment Specialist</h4>

      <p>"Lynda recently initiated a project collaboration with Ireland's leading cultural sporting organisation, the GAA, through a poem she wrote for social change. Their direct collaboration secured funding to plant 10,000 trees in communities around Ireland. Her collaboration is part of a wider tree planting project led by the GAA and their partners, in which sporting individuals in local grass root clubs across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are uniting together to plant 45,000 trees in the coming weeks!"</p>
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      <h4>Viv and Ailbhe, Marketing Executive and Executive Assistant</h4>

      <p>"They deserve a huge shout-out for planning and coordinating the International Women's Day activities and fundraising at Zen. It's so lovely seeing everyone come together to celebrate and it's all thanks to them!"</p>

On behalf of everyone at Zen Educate, we say a massive 'thank you' to all the women who work here, as well as all those who work as teaching staff in our schools. If you'd like to get involved with spreading the positivity, be sure to follow us on Instagram (@zeneducate) and tag us in your #SpreadingPositivity posts!

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