I hope to make a positive, productive contribution, as cheesy as that may sound.

Celebrate those who have the courage to be second, because I do think that often there really is this claustrophobic pressure to innovate instead of to adapt.

I think we need to care about the metrics of success in life, and I'm a pretty competitive person.

Patience is a virtue, but impatience gets things done.

Service is an opportunity for young women to really empower themselves.

I was working full time and going to school at night and on the weekends. It was just crazy. At one point a month had gone by, and Marc - my then boyfriend, now husband, and I hadn't gone out on a date. I was like, I don't want to be this person. I want to be a person who cares where she's investing her time and energy. And I want to be a good wife, daughter, and friend.

I love the right words. I think economy and precision of language are important.