Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Thank you PAAZ

Esteemed Public Allies Arizona Staff,

Thank you for the opportunity to be a contributing member of this phenomenal program, it has truly been an honor and a complete privilege to work alongside so many passionate and talented individuals to support and empower the future leaders of our community. At my age and relative inexperience, you have supported my professional development through coaching, career mentoring, practical training and countless opportunities to develop my network. You have given me the opportunity to be at the forefront of program development and have also trusted me with the responsibility of spearheading various projects throughout the semester representing Public Allies to the community. As an organization, I know these invaluable opportunities are very difficult to grant to an employee nonetheless an intern, but your commitment to develop my personal and professional skills has been nothing short but a blessing and a true testament to the integrity of this program.

Everybody Leads was the silly motto that first caught my attention when I applied to this position. Not necessarily because I believed it, but because the message was simple and I desperately needed to regenerate my sense of optimism towards leadership as I entered the last year of my academic career feeling overwhelmed, muddled, and unenthused by the leaders of the public sector and my future as one of them. You have restored a deep belief and commitment in how leadership development can restore and inspire active civic engagement. You have taught me the value of diversity and the true meaning of empathy.

With the outmost respect, thank you. For all that you do, your commitment, and public service to the Phoenix community.  

Kind Regards,


Josue Macias

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