I have worked in the homeless serving sector for over 20 years and in that time, I have been privileged to meet some incredible, resilient, and interesting people. My experience has taught me that no two people are exactly alike. I have learned that each person’s journey to homelessness is unique and using a “one size fits all” approach is ineffective. Whether I am providing front line services, directing programs, or working as a CEO, I have tried to stay grounded in the life of people who are suffering from the effects of poverty and homelessness. I love the phrase people use, “Nothing about us without us” and I have tried to build lived experience into program strategies. It has been a privilege to work in this field. I know I am a visionary, and I have worked with some incredible teams with common purpose: to see vulnerable citizens succeed in their life journey. If I was asked for a personal Mission Statement, it would be this: “Our product is hope, and our business is relationships.” Being a small part of someone’s life journey to well-being is a high calling. And in this work, knowing that someone is on the path of success is reward enough.