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10/11/2024
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Hello. I'm Karen, a Senior Programme Manager in Project & Programme Services at AtkinsRéalis in the UK. Born to Ghanaian parents and raised in North London, my journey has been one of resilience
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09/30/2024
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09/30/2024
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09/13/2024
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