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As my Sustainability Fellow project – “Governance Structures in Resilience Collaboratives,” in partnership with the Apalachee Regional Planning Council – has progressed, I’ve begun to reflect on and clarify my role in advancing the project’s goal: creating a sustainable resilience collaborative for the Apalachee region. These conclusions have been shaped by the stakeholders I amContinue reading “Finding My Role In Resilience Governance”

I’ve found myself playing two very different parts in the same bigger story. During some days, I’m an Early Childhood Teacher at Elements of Learning, helping toddlers learn how to navigate the world around them. Other days, I shift to my role as an Operations Intern at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), supporting families whoContinue reading “People, Perspective, Me”

I have always found meaning in the details, from quiet observations to individual stories and small moments that often go unnoticed. But this summer has challenged me to shift my perspective. As I begin my research on childhood opportunity disparities with Children’s National Hospital, I am learning to take a step back and view theContinue reading “People, Perspectives, Me”

To positively affect the world, one must first start at the smallest step and work their way up. Like a Russian nesting doll, you gotta start with yourself, opening to your inner circle, then your community, and then the world. Personally, just being in a habit is what positively contributes to my growth. I needContinue reading “Mapping My Impact Through Self-Habit (Something is bigger than Nothing)”

I feel like I take care of myself by prioritizing my happiness. Eating well and eating what I like, working out by doing exercises I enjoy, slow mornings, taking my time to get ready, doing my skin care and shower routine, taking things one step at a step at a pace that feels right, spendingContinue reading “Mapping My Impact”

This summer, I want to expand my impact by developing stronger personal routines like consistent reflection, time management, but also to prioritize self-care which I think will help me better support those around me. I hope that I can become more present and reliable for my friends, family, and community by being able to supportContinue reading “Mapping My Impact”

When I think about the way I show up in the world, I try to start with the basics, focusing on how I take care of myself. Every day, I commit to a hygiene and skincare routine because it helps me feel refreshed and ready to take on whatever I have planned for the day.Continue reading “Mapping My Impact”

With the spheres of impact model, I can better see how my choices, values, and behaviors impact not only myself but also my loved ones, my community, and others around me. Each layer builds upon the one before it. I can be more mindful and present with people when I take better care of myself.Continue reading “Ripples of Impact: Preparing to Show Up”

This is a photo of me walking through JFK at 3 am so glad I was going to be sleeping at my sisters instead of the floor of an airport.  I am a very habitual person, I like a clear routine and plan. Travelling internationally has taught me that sometimes sticking to the plan isn’tContinue reading “The Art of Arrangiarsi”

Habits and routines that I practice every day to better my community and myself are to wake up and go for a run to get my body moving and start my day off strong. This is one of my favorite ways to start off my day because it motivates me and helps me feel productive.Continue reading “Mapping My Impact”