Bakersfield Leadership Team

Name:   Jaylene Rocha 
Role:   VP of Membership/Bakersfield Director 
Years with PMI-CCVC:  <1 year 

1. How did you arrive to this point in your career?  

Leveraging my background as a consultant supporting various sectors, I pursued continuous learning and strategic career moves that led to my current role as a Project Controller supporting energy transition projects. My passion for project management, persistence, and adaptability to change have driven my journey.  
   
2. What about PMI resonates with you?  

PMI provides community support for project leaders and professionals across various industries but facing the same problems. Through PMI, I have been able to advance my career by taking best practices shared by project professionals and apply them to the projects I support.  
 
3. Fun Fact  

Halloween is my favorite time of year and starts in late August until October 31 in my house. I usually plan out at least three costumes for different events every year and at least one includes exercising my artistic side through special effects makeup.  
 
4. Book recommendation – something “leadershipy”  

Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs by John Doerr 
 
5. Quote or meme, something that reflects your personal motto  

“Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position.” – Brian Tracy