“I just want what’s best — and I hope that translates to, ‘She’s going the extra mile — all of the passion was put into this because she wants the greatest impact for the community.’”
“I do what I do to make law less scary and more accessible — to help people make their dreams come true in a way that makes them feel empowered, rather than challenged or shut down.”
“One of my favorite stories in the Bible is about how a good shepherd will leave 99 sheep together to chase after the one that is lost. I wanted to build a church filled with those who are lost, separate or isolated from support.”
“We’re all impacted by each other’s actions. The best way for us to build a community safety network is to know each other, support each other and build each other up.”
“I feel an obligation to take the natural skills and opportunities I’ve been given to try to help others — and make the kind of community that I would want to live in and want future generations to be a part of.”
“I’m really fortunate to be in a network where I know a lot of people who do a lot of things and I want to help them, and I also want to be one of them.”
“There are undeniable, systemic restrictions on certain groups. There are reasons why certain groups don’t have opportunities or the same rate of advancement.”
“One penguin always has to jump into the water first — to basically see if they’re going to get eaten. And then the rest of the pack will jump in after if everything is fine.”
“I feel very dear toward Pittsburgh as a city to protect and find friendship in. I hope the work that I do invites people to see each other as their neighbors and friends and colleagues.”
“I can’t imagine seeing other people suffering and knowing I have things that can lessen [it] and not doing that. I want others to adopt that ideology — don’t stay silent when you see suffering.”
“My goal is to make some kind of an impact. Whether it’s program design, assisting a community benefit or connecting individuals with resources, I try to leave a positive impact for the day.”
“A lot can be done if we come together. I want to be a bridge for people to understand different cultures and their role in this world and what they can fulfill in life.”
