Tricia Perl is part of the Investor Education team where she supports OCC through event planning and management. In her OCC story, she recalls how multiple senior leaders encouraged and empowered her growth and positively impacted her career. Read it below!
Tricia Perl – Principal, Corporate Meetings and Events – in OCC’s Chicago office.
Since joining OCC in 2017, I have had an amazing view of the work OCC does by working so closely with various teams.
I am proud to be a part of the Investor Education team. To educate investors on the responsible use of options, we’ve expanded our external presence as well as improved or added to many of our offerings. Our team has come together to create incredible and informative content.
I’m also blessed to support Human Resources in strengthening the bond between colleagues. HR works diligently to create an inclusive, accepting, and positive environment and to help colleagues celebrate each other’s culture and achievements.
When Julie Bauer, Chief External Relations Officer, and my manager Denise Knabjian began to lead Investor Education, they changed my career trajectory completely. They shared their knowledge and clearly expressed their purpose while encouraging me to expand my knowledge, to trust in myself, and to share my thoughts and ideas.
My leaders made sure that I understood how my role rolled up to OCC’s purpose and goals. They backed me in my endeavors and showed me there is no ceiling that I don’t build myself.
The Investor Education team at an annual team outing in Chicago.
They encouraged me to improve processes, and to work with other teams to better understand how together we can be stronger. I am truly thankful to Denise and Julie for building success in others.
Thanks to leaders like these, I see how important culture and development is to OCC right from the top. I try to make sure that my role – planning our events – helps every colleague feel celebrated and reminded that we are OCC.
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At OCC, we are one team, driven by a powerful purpose: serving a critical function in the financial markets, while inspiring confidence in everything we do. To meet critical regulatory obligations, we undertake ambitious, rewarding projects – taking pride in our work and empowering colleagues’ professional growth. By embracing diverse perspectives and fostering meaningful connections, we come together to help shape the future of our industry.