My Values and Guiding Principles

To be honest, fair and objective
To live with integrity and a strict code of ethics that will preserve my reputation
To always do the right thing
To follow my heart and mind
To be polite and sincere in all I do for others
To leave politics at the doorstep because it is counterproductive and harmful to relationships
To be the light that He wants me to be
To be open minded and to try new things
To stand up tall for what I believe in
To achieve excellence in everything I do
To treasure and live each moment since life is short
To challenge the status quo if there is room for improvement
To do things with my whole heart
To rise to the occasion and tackle challenges head on because they only test one’s patience and values
To empower others so that my reservoir of happiness is forever full
To not underestimate the importance of saying please and thank you
To realize that even though life is not a bed of roses – it is filled with opportunities that are waiting to be discovered
To be the voice for the meek
To transcend borders to achieve my purpose in life
To love and give unconditionally

I Believe

I believe that faith, hope and love are the pillars of a solid foundation

I believe in igniting our passions, illuminating our dreams and living a meaningful and fulfilling life

I believe that each human being is worthy of love and connection

I believe in equal opportunities for women and men

I believe that women are thinking and feeling beings capable of making a positive contribution to their families and communities

I believe that by engaging women to become independent and self-sufficient, they will return this favor to a multitude of human beings surrounding them.  This drop in the ocean will transform itself into a tidal wave of economic prosperity and development

I believe that true happiness comes from within, from doing the things that you truly love, from being around the people who love you and whom you love

I believe that winning together is more meaningful than reaching the finish line alone

I believe that courage, compassion and perseverance are the antidote to failure

I believe that letting go neutralizes negative emotions and builds bridges

I believe that communication is a two-way street and the conduit to peace in the world

I believe that poverty can be eradicated by raising literacy and self-awareness

I believe that positive energy and enthusiasm are infectious and can spread like a wildfire to create a self-sustaining pattern of success

I believe that conquering our fears sets us free and helps us step outside our comfort zone

I believe that every human being is blessed with unique abilities; it is a privilege to find and use these creatively and wisely

I believe that power transcends titles and rank – it is the energy that unites us with a purpose higher than ourselves