.001 Doreen Ho

Ho-my-goodness, where do I begin with Doreen. As my manager for over half of my time spent working at The Met, Doreen and I met during my first interview. I knew instantly that she was one of the most kind, gentle and passionate people I had ever met. Doreen has the innate ability to listen with her whole heart. In a world where attention spans run thin, Doreen is one of the few people who truly listens, attentively and earnestly. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body, and she always sees the best in people. I might venture to say that her unconditional kindness is her super power. During our time at the Museum together, she was an incredible manager, confidant, and friend. Doreen exudes joy and being around her makes you feel joy, and want to be a better person. You can see why when you meet her family and friends. She surrounds herself with compassionate people.

Doreen is also ridiculously smart. With extreme attention to detail and the little things, Doreen always has the answer and a helping hand if you need one. She inspired me to work harder and be better every day that I was around her, and her wedding was truly the pinnacle of seeing how Doreen has positively affected so many people in her life, myself included. And if all of this isn’t enough, Doreen is beautiful. Inside and out she is a gorgeous human being, someone who allows for you to let your guard down, be who you are, laugh, and smile.

Doreen, thank you for making my life better from the moment I met you! Thank you for your generosity and friendship and for being a role model to me and so many others. Thank you for being genuine and for shining so brightly. Thank you for being you.

-BD