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Katrina Dunn has been working in associations for more than 10 years, and her roles have spanned everything from fundraising and marketing to meetings and events. The biggest lesson she’s learned along the way is that you don’t need to have it all figured out. “The key is to be intentional about how your actions compliment your end goal,” she says. Some stops on her career journey so far:

> Serving others is essential to creating a meaningful career.

### A Working History

**2004-2008:** Orientation Advisor and Community Assistant at University of Maryland

**2008-2016:** Senior Manager, Foundation and Meetings, at American Society for Nutrition

**2016-:** Director of Development at American Fisheries Society

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