Maria Sheila S.Santos

“We can achieve more than what we think we can. We grow together, achieving one common goal.”

My journey started as a volunteer member of PEN WCC, which required extra hours outside of work. We began with just a few people handling the planning and execution of each event. It was like a school project where we brainstormed ideas and delegated tasks in every meeting.

We volunteers were always happy whenever we received free FE merchandise — since the company was under rebranding, it became our motivation. We were proud to wear that first t-shirt, and I still keep mine to this day. I remember the time during Max Caravan when the theme was “A leader led by serving,” where each leader served taho to employees. Everyone waited excitedly for their share. It made me think about how busy these leaders were, yet they took time off from their regular work to connect with us — the employees. I thought, maybe I could be part of that too.

Our site head and PEN champion inspired me to be the best version of myself. They never grew tired and always brought fresh, new ideas. My voice was heard back then, and from that moment on, no mission felt impossible — we always found a way. As the years passed, more activities and volunteers joined, and I realized we did a great job in engaging both employees and leaders.

And the crowning glory — Foundever receiving an award as one of the Great Places to Work.

Now, at the age of 49 and having been with the company for 14 years, I can truly say: I have found my forever in Foundever.