“We always say that our young people are the future; I believe they are the present. They have the skills, and if we give them the opportunity, they are able to make change."

"'Far' is not far enough. But, it brings me hope and is inspiring, watching movements of people and movements of purpose really be powerful and change..."

“...Whenever I have a challenging conversation or something in my work (or life) that invites fear, I remind myself to lead with love as well as humility.”

"...one that’s more aspirational: grace… I want to try to be more adaptive and flexible, and to recognize what’s going on in the world rather than just trying to overcome it.”

“I have since heard scientists say that we need all the artists and poets to remind us to feel what we will lose when we are looking at environmental challenges such as extinction and climate change.”

“There are so many other values in my life that are important too, but I feel like without authenticity, none of them are real…. Without being authentic, I’m in big trouble.”