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Megan Koos Highlight
Do the tough thing first...the more you put yourself in situations that make you uncomfortable, you’ll get more comfortable with it.
About Megan
- Attended the University of Connecticut—started out as an undeclared major, but after studying abroad in Italy, she discovered her interest in business.
- Received her bachelor’s degree in international business management.
- At her college graduation party, she met her parents’ neighbors, who worked for Travelers Insurance and encouraged her to apply for one of their entry-level positions.
- Started working in Travelers’ global sourcing organization right out of college, a position that let her work with companies all over the world.
- Participated in the Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) through Travelers, which enabled her to work a different position at the company every year for almost five years.
- Decided to go back to school to get her master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the University of Connecticut.
- She is now the director of operations at Travelers, supporting the company’s anti-fraud efforts and influencing the day-to-day operations of the entire organization.
- Is a classically trained pianist and plays in a band in her free time—emphasizes the importance of having a creative outlet for yourself and allowing that to positively impact your work.