My third week at Equitas Health was largely in-line with expectations sourced from my first two weeks. Assisting with some computer work to ease the workloads of staff, preparing pride bags and filling them with distributable goodies, packing sexual health items with OHIV, etc.

This week did, however, produce a new, more significant and long-term task. Most of my work revolves around helping Equitas with its presence at pride events throughout Ohio. In a change of pace and priorities, my new task is oriented around post-pride analyses. I am creating a presentation that will be used to display and communicate helpful information regarding pride ongoings as well as the staff reception towards the events they may have worked. It is significantly more time-consuming and in-depth than my previous assignments and work, and I believe it will have a greater significance and importance to Equitas as a whole. I enjoy the increase in responsibility, and I am hopeful that this may be indicative of more assignments to come in the near future.

I’m beginning to feel more comfortable in my role, and part of that has to do with the relationship-building I’ve been unwittingly engaging in. Being cordial and professional with coworkers in the office hasn’t been challenging per se, but I have been appreciating its payoff. Simple and casual signs of acknowledgment and light conversations with those around me have made me feel welcome in the office. This is my first time doing any sort of office work and I was curious to see how I would fit in in that environment. A simple reality that I’m becoming acquainted with.

I am also appreciative of my direct supervisor, Jostin. I’m not certain whether they are considered my boss or not, but most of the time they are the one in charge of me and pointing at tasks for me to complete. They’ve been kind and supportive which has certainly allowed me to ease into my responsibilities, and they have given me general guidance in terms of how to engage with and navigate a professional environment.

Overall I have been enjoying my time with Equitas and I am eager to see what’s next for me!