Gallup Strengths: Harmony, Context, Adaptability, Developer, and Empathy I enjoy helping others see what they are capable of, so they can choose to find success and happiness in what they do. As a Managing Coordinator at Just in Time for Foster Youth, I support the short- and long-term employment success of our participants so that they may achieve financial stability and security, define who they are as individuals, obtain meaningful employment, and cultivate and leverage supportive relationships and networks to achieve their individualized goals.From the start, I have been aware of my desire to make an impact within my community, and therefore, have spent most of my professional career working behind the scenes at various non-profit organizations that addressed economic and environmental challenges faced by communities. Additionally, I spent over two years as an elementary school teacher, cultivating the minds of my students and nurturing their holistic selves. My greatest strengths are my ability to build authentic relationships and utilize my natural talents as a developer, to encourage, motivate and embolden those around me. I value my connections and relationships, strive to build trust, and celebrate every success.My WHY: To help others author their story, so they can experience a world without regret."Let me hold the door for you. I may have never walked a mile in your shoes, but I can see that your soles are worn and your strength is torn under the weight of a story I have never lived before. So let me hold the door for you, after all you've walked through, it's the least I can do." ~ Morgan Harper Nichols ~#empathy #kindness #gratitude