Fully Engage and Fail Forward: Marissa Pace

Career Conversations

In this episode, host Christine Simone interviews Marissa Pace, associate vice president of business and financial affairs at Spelman College. Pace shares her journey transitioning from corporate finance roles to higher education administration, driven by the mission to educate and serve students. Key Takeaways:

• Higher ed provides a sense of purpose
• Engage fully in roles to understand how you fit into the bigger picture
• Fail forward – mistakes provide opportunities to learn and grow
• Build relationships and diverse networks of mentors
• Take risks and accept new challenges to progress careers

Pace’s story shows how following your passion can bring great purpose and fulfillment. Her advice on networking, risk-taking, and learning from failures provides valuable lessons for career transitions. LINKS

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