My definition of success? Being the kind of woman that I would want to have as a friend.

Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear.

I like meeting people and I like being able to help.

Perfectionism doesn't make you feel perfect. It makes you feel inadequate.

Investing in women, helping women to achieve their dreams, sending young girls to college. Trying to train young girls to be leaders. Sponsoring the Minerva Awards. All of these programs didn't exist before that help women day in and day out.

I’m trying to get away from roles. I used to identify myself strictly in terms of my role, but when your roles fall away, part of you falls with them.

Our mothers give us so many gifts. They give us the precious gift of life, of course, but they also leave treasured lessons that can guide us along our journeys even when they are no longer with us.