“I am a beacon for recognizing the sacrifices our elders made to give us a better future and for celebrating the spirit of service that drives us to honor their legacy. I do this work because of my parents. In their steady, quiet way, they embodied a relentless sense of hope every single day. They believed in the intrinsic value of all people and that anyone could succeed if given the chance. My mother and father didn’t aspire to wealth; instead, they were deeply invested in their children’s education and well-being. They knew that thriving wasn’t just about individual success but about lifting everyone around them.”