“One of the key lessons my parents taught me and my siblings growing up is to always be of service to others, and now I understand why.”
“People would say to me, ‘I can’t imagine you jumping over guard rails and leaping across rooftops.’”
“Putting people at the centre of what we do gives more meaning to whatever it is that we are doing.”
“Life will always be lined with obstacles, but also gems along the way.”
“I had to fight this disease and be strong for my son. Giving up was never an option.”
“I have earned a nickname here. People call me ‘mum.’ I think it was always meant to be my calling in life – at home and at work.”
“As a mother and wife who is also pursuing her career goals, I found the strength to persevere and a sense of pride to be able to provide for my family during one of our most trying times.”
“I wanted to do more – to help others navigate their careers, because I remembered those early days, feeling lost.”
