“I will not be intimidated. If you or others have concerns - I will definitely voice it.”

“There is a long line of women who helped me get to where I am today.”

“There are things that are so important; I couldn’t sit back and not be a part of the change.”

“People who have a say about feelings towards their police department, or policing in general, have not been heard.”

“If you really want to see change in the world, you have to start locally."

“They're more comfortable coming to me because I look like them, I really appreciate being in that position.”

“I saw collective power happening - People brought themselves together and said, ‘This is what I want. ” And, we won it.”

“I've always enjoyed helping people understand that their disability is just one piece of who they are.”

“To be able to find your place in your community; serving gives you the opportunity to, not only meet people in your community, but to have them meet you.“

“I really love working with students… being able to watch them grow as people with learning opportunities to stand up for themselves, and hopefully stand up for others.”

“If I wouldn’t have had those challenges, I would never have been able to speak up for myself and speak up for my community.”

“We are the nurturers and carers of our community - Our voices have to be heard.”

“I've learned so much more from just helping other people.”

“It is astonishing that in 2021 we’re still seeing this - People who can not access health care, who can not obtain good food. This happening here. In our backyard.”

“I am an immigrant and I want to help other immigrants so they do not feel as alone.”

“To young minority women - be leaders, make good choices, don't beat yourself up for the choices that may be perceived as bad choices. Just learn from them. ”

“This place has so much potential. The growth that has come out of this wonderful city has been amazing to witness.”

“To bring recognition for women running in Orange County - that's what that was all about.”

“Hope, to me, means helping other people evolve.”

“Seeing the work of the many non-profits in Orange County gives you a lot of passion and energy to continue your work.”