BETINAHSIEH

As the daughter of immigrants, I understand the responsibilities and legacies that many of us carry into our academic and professional lives from our families and communities. While we live in a culture that prizes individualism, our successes are interwoven with the values, hopes and expectations of those who have invested in us and who walk alongside us... Each of us has a unique contribution to make. While we often internalize beliefs that silence is respectful, stifling our voices limits our ability to contribute to others and to move forward towards our goals.