Mission Statement

To highlight the abilities of every person with a disability, creating a world that recognizes their value and removes barriers — leaving spaces stronger, paths clearer, and opportunities wider for all who follow.

Vision Statement

A world where dignity, opportunity, and belonging are not exceptions but expectations — where lived experience guides progress, and where advocacy through words and deeds creates lasting change.

Leadership Lens

When I started the program at the Bush School, one of our first challenges was to look inward and understand our own strengths as leaders. As part of this process, I completed the CliftonStrengths assessment, which ranks all 34 themes. My top strengths emphasized strategic thinking, connectedness, and input — reminders of how naturally I seek patterns, meaning, and the deeper stories behind information.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) added another dimension, identifying me as an INTJ. That combination — introverted, intuitive, analytical, focused on long-term vision — aligned with how I’ve always approached problem-solving and planning. It also helped me recognize how my internal wiring shapes the way I communicate and collaborate, and how much I benefit from the diverse perspectives of peers whose strengths differ from mine.

These tools didn’t define me, but they gave language to traits I’ve carried throughout my life. They helped me become a more intentional leader — one who values reflection, seeks continuous learning, and strives to create meaningful impact through both words and deeds.

“Public service is a noble calling.” — President George H. W. Bush