With a deep-seated passion for servant-leadership, my pre-retirement experiences included various academic and pastoral roles resulting in my current position as an Executive Board Member at Cypress House Bakery. (Previous professional experiencinces also included 2.5 years operating a digital marketing firm, where I honed skills in content marketing and grant writing, crafting impactful narratives to advance the missions of nonprofit organizations.)Our collaborative development efforts at Cypress House focus on advancing our mission -- a mission modeled after that of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles -- through strategic storytelling and community engagement. (Founded by Father Greg Boyle, Homeboy is the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world). Having operated Just Write Marketing Solutions, I contribute expertise in creating compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. (This ensures that central messages of service and kinship are heard and celebrated.)