From a child, I was told I was a leader, I was told people followed me, I set trends. I did not know what that meant fully for a long time. Once I embraced it due to patriarchy, racism, and classicism, I was frequently left out of the conversations and roles I sought, however, I decided in the effort to make my world a more equitable place, my voice would be heard, I inserted myself in places and began to listen and learn, and then contribute. If I wanted a better a Washtenaw County, I had to offer what I have, and I'm not even sure I knew all of it. Continuing on this journey this fellowship has allowed me to establish new personal, heart, and mind connections. I have a greater ability to speak up with confidence not anger, and fear. I'm going to continue to lead in the places I am, whether that's in the classroom, community or rooms full of bureaucracy, to make the future better I'll do what needs to be done, I will not be perfect, but I am a catalyst for change that has to happen, and in this time in the world, boots to the ground. I pray to continue to set positive trends in my community and charge forward with the strength of my ancestors.