“After that mountain, I definitely had a crisis of purpose because I felt I worked so hard for nothing. Life is about the journey, not the destination.”
Category: We Are SC Story
“Equality is giving everybody the exact same thing in equal shares, in equal amounts. Equity is giving people what they need and customizing it to meet their needs. It’s understanding the unique context of everyone we work with.”
“It’s incredible to see something have continued relevance, even if there’s still work to do. For me, the arts have always been about progress. The same goes for Title IX.”
“I’m excited to further develop my advocacy in this field, and I also look forward to engaging more with the visual arts communities I worked with before entering law school.”
“I believe that the arts make us better, smarter. I feel fortunate to be able to make a living as an artist and so participate in this ongoing discourse.”
“How great is it to be able to develop an environment in classrooms that is welcoming, creative, open, hopefully safe — where they can explore their dreams.”
“Being able to explore my gender identity without fear of being othered or fear for my job allows me to focus on the work I’m doing for our student populations.”
“Say yes even when something is uncertain. Some of the best decisions I have made have been the most random. There are so many events and possibilities here, so all you have to do is look for them and give everything a shot to find what you’re truly passionate about.”
“The exposure to the many different things that I could do with that degree beyond just planning, or beyond working specifically in real estate development, set me on a different path. And it can set you on a different path, too, if you’re open and willing to learn and grow.”
“The best thing about a degree in gerontology is that you can tailor it to whatever you’re passionate about. For me, that’s the physical and emotional aspects of aging, but others might lean toward advocacy, policy or politics. Either way, you’re changing lives and helping people age more joyfully.”