- I desire to live in a world where government policies support the basic rights and dignity of citizens, and foreign governments assist in reaching these goals, not undermine them. Although a noble aspiration, having a net-positive impact on one’s community and on the world as a whole is not an easy task. At various points during my time in Washington DC, I have been faced with the stark realities of protracted conflicts and humanitarian crises around the world. Many mornings I am determined that my tenacity will carry me through, but I end too many evenings unable to shake the feeling that I am only scratching the surface of these complex and historically entrenched situations. My professional experience in government and in the field provides me with a certain level of insight, but I know that the journey to peace and equality for all mankind is a long path that requires each of us to engage in solving the problems we see around us.
