As 2020 has been an arduous year, it can be tempting to approach the holidays with uncertainty. However, as Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on the things for which we are truly grateful. Even though it’s important to express our gratitude all year long, let’s be real: we can sometimes get so busy that we forget to appreciate things in both our personal and professional lives.
So we asked some of our employees to pause and share what they are most thankful for this year. Here's what they had to say.
“I'm grateful for all of the wonderful people in my life, including my family, friends and of course, the amazing Kite Hill PR team. It has been a year filled with uncertainty, but I have never been more certain that the power of positive thinking is indeed powerful!” - Tiffany Guarnaccia, Founder and CEO
“I'm thankful for quality time. Living alone through the pandemic has given me the opportunity to read so many books, and I'm incredibly thankful for that!” - Rachel Hadley, Chief Operating Officer
“I'm thankful that we at Kite Hill PR, as an agency with a unique agile workflow, were set up for success in a disruptive year. We were able to move to remote without skipping a beat and we were able to help our clients act nimbly. I'm also grateful to work with such a smart and wonderful group of people, and that we are able to do what we do in a #WFA environment. I'm also grateful for all of the health care professionals and front line workers who are helping us live as safely as possible in this pandemic.” - Jeanne Meyer, Chief Client Officer
“I'm grateful for my family, health, and well-being. I am also thankful for my livelihood, the support from Kite Hill, our clients, and the opportunity to positively impact their businesses. As devastating as COVID-19 has been, one of the silver linings of this pandemic is the thrust into remote work. I have been working remotely in some capacity for 9 years, since I had my first child. Remote work and flexibility is the give that needs to balance the demands of the 21st century professional, who is often working with global teams and in accordance with a 24/7 work week, digital communications, etc. When I think about gender equity and the realities behind what holds women back, many of those things correlate directly back to needing a healthy work/life balance to account for family life. This is only really possible through wide scale adoption of remote and flexible work.” - Gina Preoteasa, Vice President
“I'm thankful for the ability to stay connected with my closest friends, family, and colleagues during a time when everyone feels so isolated. Whether through Zoom hangouts, phone calls or good old fashioned snail mail!” - Emma Wolfe, Senior Director
“I am thankful for all of the wonderful connections in my life: family, friends, coworkers, and clients both current and past. I am also grateful for everyone who has reached out or otherwise been in contact this year as we all continue to navigate trickier waters. There has never been a time more than now to come together in unity, collaboration, and light. I'm grateful to every person who helped make this year feel a bit more magical.” - Mackenzie Gavel, Account Supervisor
“I'm especially thankful for family and friends this Thanksgiving. Being able to connect with loved ones in new ways and have a support system far and wide has made a huge difference during a difficult year. I'm so thankful for their support!” - Moira Shannon, Account Manager
“As devastating as this pandemic has been, I am thankful that it gave me the opportunity to spend quality time at home with my family. After having my second child last November, it was important that I had an opportunity to spend as much time with her as possible during the first year of her life. I didn't want to miss out on all those first year milestones, like first word and first steps. I’m also grateful that I have joined a team that values collaboration and transparency. It’s great to be surrounded by people who want to see each other succeed.” - Krystal Parker, Account Executive
“This year has really put a lot into perspective for me. I'm extremely thankful for my loved ones. First and foremost I’m thankful for their health, but I’m also thankful for their company. I think this year would have been even more challenging (if that's even possible) without them around. I'm also really grateful for Kite Hill and this team. The grind of working everyday has given me a sense of normalcy in an otherwise completely abnormal year.” - Kerriann Becker, Assistant Account Associate
Here at Kite Hill we recognize the importance of gratitude, which is why it is embedded in our company culture. Hopefully, we can serve as an inspiration to be thankful every day of the year.
- Krystal Parker, Account Executive