I, Loise Makena, embody strength and self-reliance, believing that strong women don’t wait for doors to open—they build their own. A devout firstborn daughter and sister, I am a multi-faceted professional: a surveyor, a Geospatial Engineer, an Environmental Lawyer, and a Director. My passion for interior design, coupled with a keen eye for detail and appreciation for fine things, further defines my vibrant personality.
Energetic, confident, a top-tier negotiator, outgoing, and kind, Loise Makena stands tall in every sphere of my life—from church and family to the office and social gatherings. I’m always hungry for more, and I unapologetically embrace my femaleness and femininity.
My commanding presence consistently creates a memorable impact, always accompanied by a notable aura. My laughter resonates with vibrant warmth, reflecting a genuinely empathetic disposition. Endowed with significant resilience, I effectively recover from challenges, maintaining a determined focus on progress and solutions.
I am a results-oriented individual who thrives in clear and direct environments. I leverage intuition and decisive action to drive outcomes, valuing open communication in all interactions. Prioritizing efficiency and swift decision-making over ambiguity and prolonged deliberation, my proactive mindset and solution-focused approach enable me to effectively navigate dynamic environments and contribute to positive change.
My professional philosophy centers on the principle that proactive engagement drives tangible results. In a leadership capacity, Loise Makena adopts a deeply people-centric methodology, acknowledging that the fundamental imperative is to cultivate comprehensive team buy-in to the overarching vision and ensure sustained alignment with strategic objectives. Furthermore, I place considerable emphasis on nurturing robust team cohesion as a critical prerequisite for achieving exceptional outcomes. My dedication to professional development includes a continuous focus on refining my interpersonal skills to more effectively support and empower those under my guidance.
Who is Loise Makena beyond my profession and organizational leadership? As the popular phrase goes, “Easy does it.” I love taking a back seat to find calm after the storm, both at work and in my daily life. During these quiet moments, I find peace in activities such as reading a good book, enjoying a delicious meal, playing golf, and traveling. As I believe, “Quiet your mind and find your balance. There are times when we stop and sit still. We listen, and breezes from a whole other world begin to whisper.” I am an enthusiast of calm moments.
I, Loise Makena, am determined to take up space not only in the geospatial profession but also in policy and law surrounding the profession. Embracing the adage, “Well-behaved women seldom make history,” I believe one must dare to dream and act consistently and resiliently. This also means owning up to mistakes, learning and unlearning consistently, and, importantly, asking for help without fear of rejection or correction. As the saying goes, “Do it scared, do it afraid, do it unsure, and do it anyway.” Let’s do it!
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