Garet Burns joined PMI in 2006 and began volunteering in February 2023, motivated by a desire to engage more deeply with the community during a period between projects. This year, Garet has actively participated in several volunteer activities, including supporting Pat’s Run, contributing to the One Warm Coat initiative, and reviewing applicants for the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation Scholarship Program, where she helped select four deserving candidates. Her efforts have been particularly rewarding as she has witnessed firsthand the gratitude of community members, especially when donating hygiene kits and winter clothing to those in need. Garet encourages new members and those considering volunteer work for the Chapter to get involved, emphasizing that even a small investment of time can make a significant impact.
Outside of her volunteer work, Garet enjoys traveling with her family to Europe and indulging in the Food Network or HGTV. She believes in continuous learning through books, courses, and others’ experiences, with recent book favorites being “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese and “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. She admires her mother for her patience and love in raising six children. Her proudest career moment was attaining her PMP through self-study, and personally, she cherishes obtaining her MBA. Garet aspires to retire to travel more. Known for her supportiveness and humor, Garet is driven by the ability to learn new skills and adapt to challenges. Her personal motto is “Character counts.”
