Series Wrap Up

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the profound privilege of sharing the stories of a group of extraordinary young people, each of whom I’ve known for the better part of their lives into the kind of adults this world urgently needs.

They didn’t arrive at this moment by accident. They got here through grit, grace, resilience, and relentless work. But what gives me the greatest hope isn’t just what they’ve achieved, it’s who they are. Their character. Their heart. Their integrity. Their clarity of purpose.

In a world where AI can generate flawless resumes, polished language, and curated personas, what we need now more than ever is authenticity. Not perfection. Not performance. But realness - grounded in values, shaped by experience, and anchored in purpose.

That’s what this series has been about. Not just highlighting impressive accomplishments, but giving you a window into the hearts, minds, and journeys of these extraordinary young people so don’t just see what they do, but who they are. I wanted you to meet them with context, with truth, and with trust. Because I’ve seen them. I know what shaped them. And I believe in them deeply.

If you’re an employer, a mentor, a teacher, or simply someone who still believes in the power of goodness to shape the future, I hope these stories stay with you longer than a scroll. These are not just young professionals, they are architects of our future, carriers of values, builders of community.

They are living proof that our future is, indeed, in good hands.

To Isabella Chhina, Morgan Finley, Cassandra Vogel, Savannah Core-Prince, Connor Brokowski, Alexandra Wechser, Zaina Mosalam, Erin Kovacs, and Lillia Hammond—THANK YOU! It has been one of the great honors of my life to witness your journey.

To the remarkable young leaders I’ve profiled - this part is for you:

I didn’t just notice you at the finish line. I saw you become. I watched your moments of doubt, your brave pivots, your quiet courage. I saw the way you grew - not for show, but for something greater.

That’s why I believe in you—not just for what you’ve done, but for who you are.

Please know this: you are not alone on this journey. I want to support you—not because I feel obligated, but because I know you. I’ve witnessed the integrity in your choices, the intention behind your steps, the love that built you. And, I want to keep showing up for that.

Let me be one of your corners. Your cheering section. Your truth-teller when needed. Your amplifier when the world needs to hear you louder. You are our future. And we need you!!!!