Journey to Self-Actualization—Finding Your Passion!

Learning Objectives/Takeaways:
- Discover passions by identifying your trends!
- Seize on Opportunities, even those unknow!
- Explore Ways to Pursue Passions!
- Enjoy and Have Fun!

Speaker:  Damien Perez, PMP

Damien N. Perez is a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving over 20 years in the field of aviation.
A military leader, Damien has led military aviation maintenance squadrons across multiple airframes and
systems from large transport fixed-wing to rotary-wing special operations aircraft. Damien’s efforts have
directly impacted operations and missions throughout the world supporting such units as the 82nd
Airborne Division and Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).

Damien has led multimillion-dollar projects in the military, held leadership positions in several
nonprofits, and devoted time as a management and leadership consultant. He currently displays his
enthusiasm for educational outreach serving as Middle and High School Administrator for a ProjectBased Learning Charter School in Lee County, North Carolina. Additionally, he serves as NCPMI as Vice
President of Certifications, Military Community Member, PMI Course Instructor, and Project
Management Institute Educational Foundation Liaison.