Personal Statement
I truly believe in the mission of Sister Cities International and have long been a proponent of citizen diplomacy. When living abroad, I helped form a dinner club with local students attending a school for learning English so that we could meet once a month and prepare dinner for one another in the traditions of our native countries, share stories, and come together as a family while away from home.
Relationships like these are the foundations of making the world a much more understanding and accepting place. I want to be a part of helping to further that mission in as many ways as possible. I would like to offer my own experiences, perspectives, and resources to the Sister Cities International board so that the organization can benefit from my current knowledge while also training me through experiential learning to bring new skills to our global community.
The more I can contribute my time, the more I grow and develop a better sense of understanding—a honed skill set that I can reinvest in my service. It will be an honor, a challenge, and a responsibility that I’m keen to take on.