"I'm passionate about many things – like my love of fashion, and keeping up with the latest trends and hottest designers. My biggest passion is, of course, my husband, Barry. We've been fortunate to travel the world together, which has allowed me to indulge in another passion: wine. I love trying new wines on our journeys, and keep a large collection at home that I like to share with friends and guests.

As an 18-year employee, I truly admire the passion I see every day at Fifth Third Bank. One of the first things I noticed when beginning my career was the passion of the employees around me, and the pride they took in wearing their pin. I'm thrilled I've had the opportunity to do so many different things during my career at Fifth Third Bank. As someone with a passion for living life to the fullest, it's an ideal situation for me."

"My friends might describe me as a crazed Indianapolis Colts fan, because I absolutely bleed blue! I am a competitive person naturally, especially when watching Colts games.

I love how competitive everyone here at Fifth Third Bank is, in such a positive way. When I started, I was struck with how nice everyone was, and also how hard everyone worked. And it showed at our Annual Finance Olympics, where teams competed all day long in different sporting events, all for bragging rights for the next year. It was great interacting casually with the CFO and the directors. But it shows how lucky I am – I get to work for a company that both works and plays hard. We understand the importance of a good work/life balance."

"I am proof that realizing the American dream can happen. I came to the United States 23 years ago, after being born the youngest of nine children in India. I became a U.S. citizen, married, and had children of my own. I'm proud of accomplishing my own personal achievements, and feel both honored and lucky to work for a company that inspires its employees to achieve professionally.

At Fifth Third Bank, there is so much potential for growth. My own career has been an ever-changing experience, with each opportunity presenting new challenges that encouraged me to 'up my game' in order to succeed. Because of that, my favorite part of each day is getting to develop and coach my employees, helping them to become better and achieve their own success."

"Since I'm originally from the Dominican Republic, and have lived in the United States for many years, I love traveling and experiencing different cultures. All of the amazing things you learn on these journeys truly make you appreciate the differences in people.

My journey at Fifth Third Bank also has been extraordinary. I've been fortunate enough to win the You Make a Difference Award for community service, and Rookie Financial Center Manager of the Year Award. I attribute these accomplishments to a great support system, building great relationships, and learning from great mentors and managers along the way. When I first moved to the United States, I didn't speak English and was afraid of people trying to talk to me. Today, I love interacting with customers and co-workers."

"Providing good service, and serving others, is a passion of mine. It's a big reason why I accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, and why I'm proud that I have a brother who is a member of the Navy's elite Blue Angels flying squadron. The Bank allows me to serve the community, especially area youths and minorities, by participating in many different, wonderful organizations.

Meeting customers, and providing them with a service they need is something I find very rewarding. I enjoy developing solutions for our clients and prospects. Through the many opportunities at Fifth Third Bank, I have been able to demonstrate my capabilities and have been recognized on several occasions for my efforts."

"I'm an active person and that's why I like to run, although most of the running my husband and I seem to do is chasing after our twin girls. When they're old enough, though, we'll all be out running together. We enjoy traveling and also exploring the city, from visiting the zoo to admiring the architecture of old buildings.

Keeping active at work is easy to do as well, because we have so many exciting things going on. I am challenged every day, and am fortunate to have traveled throughout Fifth Third Bank's different regions and met so many smart and talented people, all of them dedicated to helping our customers achieve their financial goals. Coming into work each morning, I still feel a sense of excitement at all the opportunities that are available, and all the goals waiting to be accomplished."

"I'm fascinated by history and especially enjoy reading about U.S. military history. Knowing what happened in the past helps provide insight and perspective as we move forward. It is interesting to learn what makes the difference between success and failure.

During my career at Fifth Third Bank, learning from experiences has been pivotal, as it's been my good fortune to have worn many hats and worked in three separate affiliates. That also has provided me with new perspectives gained from every new responsibility, allowing me to be a better service professional for the Bank and our clients. It started from Day One with the plan the management team had for me, which was both empowering, and a little intimidating at the same time. Thanks to a lot of help from colleagues, mentors, and management, I have been able to succeed."

"I love cheerleading. I cheered in high school and in college, where I also coached varsity cheerleaders at my high school alma mater. As someone who's outgoing, athletic, and has a competitive spirit, cheerleading was an ideal sport. I feel the same way about working for Fifth Third Bank.

I love it here because I can make an impact on so many areas, from working with social media, to new products, to helping employees. I've developed some wonderful, lasting relationships, and in a short time, have already had a wealth of opportunities for career advancement. My journey will enable me to experience various positions within operations and really make a difference for both our customers and employees."

"We are blessed to live and work in this country, so I feel fortunate to be able to help others. I'm actively involved in fundraising for the Children of Zion Village Orphanage, a Christian ministry helping care for children in the African nation of Namibia who have been orphaned by war, poverty, neglect or the AIDS pandemic.

Serving and helping others is important to me, and that is why I like working at Fifth Third Bank. I was attracted to the Bank's sense of community, values, and growth. It is both rewarding and exciting to be a part of a company that practices the same values that I believe in. The Bank focuses heavily on the development of its employees, and that is something commendable for a company of our size."

"I enjoy the arts – drawing, painting, pottery, and anything that allows me to apply my artistic skills. I have also tried to play almost every sport, and would rather do something active than sit around and watch television. I'm a go-getter! That's why I love my job at Fifth Third Bank – it keeps me on my toes.

I enjoy talking to our customers, and being both informative and helpful to them. Working with customers is a big part of my job, but my favorite part of the day is our morning huddle, because it strengthens staff member relationships and gives our team an opportunity to share ideas. The importance of employee relationships at Fifth Third Bank was apparent immediately."

"I enjoy expanding my horizons, and reading is one way for me to do that. While reading helps me understand other times, places and cultures, my quest for knowledge doesn't stop there. I recently moved to a new city, and I like to spend my free time exploring the area. I'm now so comfortable here that I find myself giving directions to natives! Whether it's diving into a new book or investigating my surroundings, I relish the opportunity to learn.

Since Day One at Fifth Third Bank, I was able to identify with the Company's values, and I have made it my mission to live those values each day. Understanding Fifth Third Bank's Core Values helps me to connect with my co-workers, and the Company as a whole. Even though I'm a relatively new employee, I already consider my time at Fifth Third Bank extremely rewarding."

"I love competitive sports of all types, but growing up in the Caribbean instilled my love of baseball the most. I'm a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds. In college, I was a Xavier cheerleader ... and ended up marrying my stunt partner!

From Day One, I felt a part of the team at Fifth Third Bank, and was able to decide for myself what markets to pursue and what type of business to build. In fact, over the past two years, I have been given the chance to work in partnership with three of my Investment Advisors teammates to build an advisory practice. I believe our work will not only help the Bank, but more importantly, our clients. Fifth Third Bank is unique in that we have talented people who come together to make a great team."

"Whether it's the Ohio State Buckeyes, or the Cincinnati Reds, I am a huge fan of sports. I have always enjoyed the thrill and challenge of snowboarding, and have even traveled across the country on snowboarding trips. I always appreciate the opportunity to travel and experience new things.

At work, I am challenged every day. Fifth Third Bank gave me the chance to travel to India to perform an audit of our offshore operations. It was amazing to experience a different culture and work with the people there. You never know where your job at Fifth Third Bank will take you! The challenges and opportunities are endless."

"Something most people don't know about me is that I love to cook! In fact, I spend hours studying different spices and new foods. When I retire from Fifth Third Bank, I plan on opening two restaurants – one to showcase geographic food and drinks from within the United States, and another to focus on various regions around the world.

Until then, I'll still have big plans. Fifth Third Bank has given me unique leadership opportunities, like developing an internship program for college students from the ground up. I was able to use my own prior internship experiences to build a program that differentiated us from other financial services internship programs. I have had the pleasure to watch this program grow and develop over the past few years, and I know the skills from that project will help me throughout my career."

"Like most people, with me…there's more than meets the eye. I can give you a tough run on the tennis court, and I also enjoy reading and traveling in my spare time. But there's more to me than my hobbies. I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where I learned to speak English, French and Lingala. My time there instilled a desire to experience new things, and it also taught me to be open-minded and expand my perspective.

That's one of the reasons I love working for Fifth Third Bank – it's not what you might expect. We're more than just a bank. We are committed to our customers to help them achieve their goals. Our team strives every day to really make a difference for our customers."

"It's great to feel like you are a part of something bigger than yourself – like the Formula One Racing community. I have been a proud supporter of the McLaren Racing Team for years, and before my son was born, I spent hours playing Formula One racing simulator games. Perfecting my racing skills was gratifying, but working and collaborating with others is even more rewarding.

In my more than eight years at Fifth Third Bank, I have spent much time working at the Customer Contact Center. The best part about my job is making an impact on others – not only customers, but co-workers as well. I was given the opportunity to develop a New Hire Onboarding Program for the Contact Center to help new employees, and the program is still in place today!"

"Life is full of adventure! Growing up, my dad was my biggest supporter. He always told me I could do anything I set my mind to. On the first Father's Day after he passed away, I wanted to do something special, so I jumped out of an airplane at 11,000 feet to give him a shout-out. I live life one day at a time, with a great appreciation for the present and the next adventure it will bring.

Working at Fifth Third Bank, every day is a little different – and brings a new adventure each morning. Our employee surveys give great insights on how to improve our culture and the work experience at the Bank. The input from our employees literally helps shape our programs. And with our surveys evolving with new question areas, it's going to be exciting to implement actions that will foster even higher levels of engagement and inclusion."