Amos Smith, MSW, LCSW, CAANH President & CEO (Cohort 6)
"No matter how difficult it gets, the generosity and the positive human spirit continues to show up…"
"No matter how difficult it gets, the generosity and the positive human spirit continues to show up…"
“I think consideration accounts for so much. It’s an act of love and compassion; it sets the tone for how you practice inclusivity and community..."
“She certainly could not have dreamed of her great-granddaughter being who she is today. I also know that she was revolutionary for her time. I’m so inspired by that.”
"We should be able to agree to disagree and learn how to respect and love each other even when we don’t see eye to eye."
"...if you spend some time with things, and you bring that optimism and hope and some creativity, it’s likely that you can come up with something that makes people’s lives better."
"...one thing I reflect about in my personal and also professional life, is that good things don’t just happen. People have to act as agents to bring justice and goodness into the world.”
“For me, the work is really around leadership as bringing people together in shared meaning-making so that we understand deeply how we are each experiencing the world...”
“…over the past few years I’ve come to realize if I want to live authentically, I have to remind myself of my power to choose.”
“…we all come to this earth with infinite worth… There’s a deep strength and power in being humble.”
“I believe hope is inspired by love; true inspiration happens when you aren’t trying to inspire. That’s why demonstrations, expressions of love are so important, as they will speak for you.”