Favourite Quotes: “One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. I totally rebel against that. I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong.” -Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand. Stanford Lead Allyship Pledge: I pledge my commitment to learn about racial injustice and racial inequity, reflect on my own responsibility to drive change, and act to dismantle systemic racism. Views and opinions are my own.