Ms. Alicja Kocańda, MA, MSc, PMP

Alicja Kocańda 

I am a culturally astute PMP with multifaceted, cross-functional experience, who made Singapore her home in 2013. As a natural organiser - detail oriented and acutely aware of cause and effect - bridging subject matter experts and business development or sales has been prevalent throughout my career. Effective communication granted me access to influence C-suite decision makers and engage stakeholders throughout organisations. Breadth of international experience and exposure to multiple industries lets me empathise and appreciate different viewpoints. People feel at ease working with me and entrust with sensitive activities. After advancing to VP in 2021-22 term, I successfully oversaw communications and facilitated onboarding of the new director for the membership & mentoring portfolio (a new volunteer will need help onboarding & guidance again this term). I pioneered the Symposium as hybrid event with extensive SMM in place. Moreover, made sure to engage volunteers like you to make it happen instead of hiring an expensive events company. This project was recognised with the PMI Bright-Innovation Award for the Chapter in our region. People know me for turning challenges into opportunities and enabling this mega-event to be attended in-person & virtually based on your comfort level was thrilling. What is more, one of my goals was to preserve socially responsible notification strategy and focus on the big picture to avoid random messaging. I hope you enjoy the structured delivery. Lastly, I keep advocating for the e-voting so all of our Members can have an equal say in matters that are relevant.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kocanda