Employee Spotlight: Maggie Snyder
Where do you live, and where did you grow up?
I currently live in Richmond, Virginia, after a decade in Washington, DC. I grew up about 45 minutes north of Atlanta, Georgia.
When did you join Dignari?
October 2022.
What drew you to work at Dignari? Is there a cultural attribute that makes Dignari unique?
I've always been a fan of small businesses (starting with my very first job at a used book store!) and have always heard amazing things about the people and culture at Dignari. Dignari, being a women-owned company with a large percentage of women in leadership roles, is also awesome!
What do you love about your job?
One thing I love most is the opportunity to learn from my coworkers. Working with diverse individuals with different skill sets and experiences allows me to constantly learn new things and grow personally and professionally. Also, I love the ability to apply my strengths and knowledge to help work toward a common mission and contribute to my team's success.
What would you do (for a career) if you weren't doing this?
If money didn't matter, my dream would be to run a Christmas tree farm/coffee shop combo, which is a Hallmark movie plot. I love cold weather and cozy places like coffee shops! But realistically, I'd be an air traffic controller.
What do you like doing when you aren't working?
I love reading! I read about 100 books a year. I don't stick to any specific genre, so I've got recommendations for everyone.
What's a fun fact about you that many people may not know?
I love hockey! Once hockey season starts, I won't stop talking about the Caps!
Where's your favorite place in the world?
There is nowhere specific but anywhere in the mountains.
What is on your bucket list?
Travel more! I really enjoy dropping into a city and learning the culture by living like a local.
Do you have a motto or personal mantra?
The great Maya Angelou has some quotes I like to live by. “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” “I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.”
