In the middle of all the busyness, a few moments stayed with me. Some came through interruptions I didn’t expect; others through the steady presence of people who help carry the work forward. Sharing these stories brought a quiet sense of purpose—and reminded me why the work matters.

Over the past few months, I’ve traveled across continents and Canada, to make connections, share ideas, and discover how collaboration

By the time I left the hotel room, I was depleted in every way. Then half an hour later, I was in a car driving toward a new life.