“You have to have facts, information, and the knowledge to backup what you’re doing.” -June Deadrick

"We need more women leaders and more women city managers." - Helen Ramirez

"A key attribute to leadership is to empower your team and believe in them." - Laura Brieden

"They invent, they build, and they problem solve." Dr. David Se Sousa

“They see that this is their future and they are starting to take some ownership of it.”

"Don't stifle your creativity." Dawn James

"Whatever we do, I want it to be effective because it's a big world the students are stepping into."

"Always look for a way to grow." - Ambassador Ana Teresa Dengo

"I'm always inspired by these incredible young people." - Colonel David Hammons

"If you train the teacher it has such a large effect." - Dr. Cindy Lawley

“Our job is to connect job seekers to employers.” - Kimberly Bradford Brown

"You have to take these years to grow." - Alejandro Perez

“It’s never too late to start.” - Tiffany Obeng

"Don’t put obstacles in your way, find solutions for them." - Judge Migdalia Lopez

“You need to respect others." - Dr. Oscar Acuna

We still all have a need for balance and to find our way in this world we live in -Bishop Gary Janak

"They'll figure out what they really do like, and they'll succeed" - Keagan & Leslie Gerberman

“For us, it was about fighting, I wanted to honor Allie." - Jamie White

"Be fearless, don't be afraid to stand up for yourself" - Aleshia Duncan

“You have something valuable to give to someone else.” - Tierashia Adair