Margot Bonner's life pursuits are inspiring and remind us what it means to be a public servant to those who need it most. I believe our presence here is a privilege, and that loving others as we would want to be loved is how Margot seemed to live her life. Growing up in a family with three other sisters, two educators for parents, and grandparents who farm, I was raised with ideals that remind me of the values Margot lived by. My family shaped my perspective of what hard work, finding joy, and loving others could look like. My family’s value of serving others is why I am looking to work in family and child welfare law and policy. Margot’s experience in Gamma Phi Beta sounds similar to my own. I attend an all-girls high school in Kansas City, and there I first learned what having sisterhood in my life could mean. Here is where I grew in my faith, connected with women different from and alike to me, and grew as a young woman coming into myself. When I entered college at K-State, I knew that I wanted to be in a place where I could grow even more. Gamma Phi Beta is a diverse group of women with goals and hearts that inspire me to keep learning and loving as they do. Without Gamma Phi’s that told me to get involved in student government, and be my mentors in leadership, I would have never found my love for policy, advocacy, and the desire to go to law school. I’ve discovered my passion for public service through student government. I currently serve on the Student Body President’s cabinet, working with K‑State’s health and well‑being organizations, including our health center, mental health services, sexual assault prevention programs, and recreational center, and I chair a committee focused on improving student engagement. Being part of these efforts has shown me how meaningful it is to represent students who may feel unseen, a path and goal similar to Margot’s. I also relate to Margot’s leadership growth, which she seemed to experience. I have always been curious about others and loved learning about people’s stories and who they are. That curiosity is what led me to strengthen peer coaching on campus. In this role, I meet with students from every corner of the university. The different majors, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences have changed how I connect with people anywhere I go. Coaching has taught me how to listen deeply, ask meaningful questions, and help people recognize the strengths they already carry. It has made me a more empathetic friend, a more grounded leader. Working with students who trust me with pieces of their story has shown me how powerful it is to create spaces where people feel seen and understood. It’s also strengthened my belief that leadership is not about speaking the loudest, but about helping others find their voice. I feel as if Margot’s leadership has grown through her life's experiences. What started as a passion for others as a young woman grew into a powerful leadership position as an attorney and public servant. Margot’s story is meaningful in more ways than one. Coming into leadership, womanhood, and discovering a passion for serving others can be complex and not without challenges. Margot’s story is not forgotten, and her leadership and drive stand out as a guiding light not just for me as a Gamma Phi Beta, but as a woman finding who I am.