Name: Caitlin Buro
Title: Senior Development Assistant – ECE
How long have you been at Georgia Tech (roles)? I began working at Georgia Tech in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2016 as a Development Assistant overseeing donor visits, expenses, and reporting for the office of Development within ECE. I now manage our corporate affiliates program, ECE ACCESS, our bi-annual career fairs, and all corporate recruiting through the school. Working closely with the Director of Corporate Development in ECE, we cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with companies interested in partnering with ECE.
What attracted you to Georgia Tech? Georgia Tech is an internationally recognized premiere institution of research, education, and innovation. What our alumni have accomplished and what our students accomplish while working toward their degrees are so inspiring. I wanted to be a part of this community and help in whatever way I could!
Why do you think culture is important? Culture is how our staff feel supported, and an unsupportive staff cannot complete the goals that are necessary for the advancement of the Institute. Culture sets the tone for the organization, which is why it is so important to instill a culture that is both malleable and consistent; that we can adapt to unprecedented moments in history but that our commitment to the mission of the Institute and our individual units are unwavering. I have been so impressed with the way our culture within COE has adapted to meet the needs of our staff and look forward to seeing it change as we move forward.
What does COESCAC mean to you? COESCAC is here to serve as a means for advocacy for our staff, addressing the needs and concerns across the college. Being a representative for the School of ECE and getting the opportunity to hear from representatives from other schools has been such a wonderful way to really see all that our college can offer.
Any last thoughts? I am so proud of the staff within the College of Engineering and how we have managed the last year and a half. Though it has been stressful, at times heartbreaking, and very much a unique situation, the staff in the College of Engineering has handled it with grace and courage. This moment has allowed me to connect with colleagues I might not have ever connected with prior to the pandemic and, in this very specific way, I am grateful for the opportunity. Georgia Tech has incredible faculty, incredible students, but I am most proud of our absolutely incredible staff. Thank you!
