If you have a word of encouragement, you can do anything. ~American writer Hilton AlsEncouraging others, in all of its varying forms, is what I am called to do. It is what I have been doing for over 15 years in healthcare. Whether it’s attending group therapy with patients, showing empathy when they’re experiencing difficulties, or letting medical residents know that they have what it takes to be an outstanding attending physician, it is important to give to others what I have been given in abundance—encouragement.It was an honor to receive the Dignity and Respect Award for assisting individuals in need, a Certificate of Achievement for outstanding quality of work, and the Champion of the Year award for helping to make sure the residency program runs smoothly.Through writing, which is another passion, I am able to encourage others to support marginalized groups. My short articles have been shared with over 100 people, across many different departments. Outside of my day-to-day job duties, I am most known for those extra-curricular activities – creating a care program and writing pieces about social justice, equity, and diversity. Those are subjects that really make me tick.My purpose lies in serving others. I have a heart for young mothers and families, the unhoused, the unemployed and underemployed, the hurt and the broken. Caring for the least of these is when we really are at our strongest!Now, you feel encouraged to contact me. Let us turn this world upside down by showing them servant leadership at its finest!