Who Am I? When reflecting on this complex and somewhat uncomfortable question, I am reminded of Roy Baumeister, who believed a well-lived life is one that has meaning, and we as individuals need to understand our lives and see them as making sense. To ask a friend or close family member to describe me, the first word that may come to mind is introverted. I accept this, and realize that I can be private, individualistic, and predisposed to my inner mind. In order for me to feel holistically grounded, I spend a great amount of time evaluating my overall self, and searching for meaning in my life and work. I find that these predispositions are essential to how I make sense of the world and strive to live a full life.As a friend, a daughter, and a partner, I can say with confidence that I am sensitive, compassionate, and loyal. I surround myself with a core of friends and family, and remain steadfast in my allegiance to those who exemplify my personal values. I am forever grateful to my parents, who provided me with tremendous foundational opportunities to be an educated and independent woman. I am motivated to seek meaning and purpose in my relationships, and find myself separating from individuals and institutions that do not align with my sense of value and meaning-making. At the same time, I can be very open and accepting of others, and go out of my way to make people feel comfortable and included. I believe this degree of insightfulness, sensitivity, and empathy serves as an undergirding for the person I look to be, the work I look to accomplish, and the impact I intend to make on the lives of others. I am a mediator and a listener. Friends, family, and colleagues appreciate my ability to be right there during a conversation. I believe that people need to be truly heard, and to know that they and their stories command my full attention. I value harmony and cooperation, and am genuinely interested in people and their potential. As a higher education professional, I truly care about the people that our students are becoming, and strive toward an environment of advocacy for self, others, and community. My passion for education began early in life, and continues to manifest itself in the work I hope to embody moving forward. I am driven to base my practice on ethically sound principles, and continue to cultivate my ability to listen and lead through example. If I feel that I can remain holistically self-aware and make a positive impact on my environment, I will feel confident and grounded in the fact that my life has purpose and meaning, and ultimately, makes sense.