Ethics has been a guiding thread throughout my personal and professional journey. From advocating for my brother to working in healthcare, from writing grants to serving on nonprofit boards, every role has involved decisions where values mattered as much as strategy.

At the Bush School, ethics was not treated as an abstract concept. It appeared in coursework, in board fellowship discussions, and in professional development through the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). With guidance from mentors like Dr. Angela Seaworth, I learned to think deeply about donor stewardship, solicitation practices, governance, and what it means to lead with integrity. The AFP Code of Ethics became not just a document to reference, but a framework to live by.

In practice, I have encountered moments where ethical clarity was essential. Coordinating hospital-based charity drives taught me that equity in distribution is a moral responsibility, not merely a logistical one. Serving with the American Red Cross reinforced how governance relies on transparency, trust, and fairness—especially when hard trade-offs must be made.

I believe that ethics is not about perfection, but about presence: how you show up in moments of decision with honesty, humility, and accountability. Whether in philanthropy, advocacy, or public service, my commitment is to lead in a way that reflects those values consistently.

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Martin Luther King Jr.