- Growing up in an Air Force family, I had the opportunity to live in many places and experience diverse cultures
- As a little girl living in Iran, our maid gave me a hijab for Christmas—a gift that sparked my appreciation for cultural connection
- I later learned the hijab symbolizes that we are all equal in God’s eyes, which made me cherish it even more
- That experience inspired me to embrace and celebrate diversity throughout my life
- I believe diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a way of living and supporting one another every day
- I make it a point to support businesses owned by people from different backgrounds—from getting my hair braided at a Black-owned salon to shopping at a Hispanic-owned boutique
- My personal style reflects the beauty of many cultures, and I love how it connects me to the world around me

