Recognizing a Rising Star in Facilities Management

We love to celebrate success at Sodexo, so I’d first like to congratulate Tchuissi Mbu Nyamsi, a Sodexo FM Project Manager Trainee, on being awarded the Scott Hulick Professional Development Grant from the Capital Chapter of International Facility Management Association (IFMA) at the Credentials Breakfast on March 19.

Tchuissi Mbu Nyamsi (left) with Mayra Portalatin

Tschuissi joined Sodexo’s FM Platform through the French International Postgraduate Internship Program and is proving to be a rising star in the industry. This grant not only recognizes her positive contributions but also supports her work to gain her Facility Management Professional (FMP) Credential.

As a part of the grant process, Tchuissi’s dedication to her career growth has been recognized by leaders in the industry. Mayra Portalatin, President of the Capital Chapter of IFMA, presented the grant to Tchuissi, praising her commitment to professional development and calling her “an inspiration for our FM profession.”

Angela Johnson, Vice President of FM Service Development at Sodexo stated, “Tchuissi demonstrates a high enthusiasm to learn more about Facility Management and maintains a thirst to learn and apply that knowledge in her work. She is dedicated to learning FM and seeks out how each encounter and opportunity can be used to help herself improve.”

Investing in future Facilities Management talent is a big priority for Sodexo, as a leader in the industry. According to Global Workforce Initiative (GWI), there will be over 500,000 FM job openings globally over the next five years, yet more than 50 percent of seasoned FMs are retiring within the next 5-15 years. We’ve partnered with the IFMA Foundation and GWI to help close the growing talent gap in the FM industry by reaching students earlier in their career decision process. We’re thankful for the IFMA Foundation’s support of young professionals, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Congratulations to Tchuissi Mbu Nyamsi on your well-deserved recognition! We look forward to watching you grow your career at Sodexo.