My name is Megan. Growing up, my nickname was Girly-Girl. I happened to be quite an independent child. Let’s say I kept my parents on their toes. I would love to take things apart and try to put them back together again. I did everything that involved not sitting still. I went out and got my first job at Yankee Candle at the age of 16. During my time working there, I was exceptional at my job. I was recognized for this and was promoted to “2nd assistant manager: in just six months. However, my childhood dream has always been a career in healthcare. During my junior year of high school, I found myself at a crossroads, needing to crystallize my aspirations into tangible plans. The Virginia Beach Technical and Nursing Education Center presented the perfect opportunity, offering a nursing program that aligned with my ambitions. With an endless amount of determination, I was accepted into the program. Upon graduating from high school, I proudly held my CNA license in hand, a milestone that marked both an end and a beginning. During my time in nursing, something dawned on me: while I was passionate about healthcare, the nursing path was not my predestined route. Fast forward five months, and you’ll find me thriving as a pharmacy technician. The job is an absolute joy, perfectly marrying my love for healthcare with the satisfaction of finding my true professional calling. Each day confirms that I’ve found the right calling for a fulfilling career.

As an individual, I often find myself nestled comfortably in the realm of shyness, a quiet observer. I am a loving soul, steadfast in my honesty, often perceived by others as an “old soul,” one who exudes a sense of wisdom and timeless understanding that belies my years. At heart, I am a person who values ​​compassion over convenience; I am the kind of person who, when encountering a stranger in need, would not hesitate to put aside my own personal concerns to lend a helping hand. In a world where the silent struggles of others are often obscured by the facade of everyday life, I choose to remain vigilant because one never knows the hidden struggles another may be enduring. It is this innate inclination to assist and to extend kindness without expectation that truly encapsulates who I am.