Growing up and seeing firsthand how many families are in need of food and the challenges they face to get food. As a worker in the nonprofit world, supporting families with food and resources to get food has inspired me to continue fighting to ensure everybody eats. I’ve learned the effects that a lack of food has on kids especially when it comes to learning. I think gender does factor into it as women are usually the people to get and prepare the food, so they [understand the responsibility]. I surround myself with women who inspire me in so many ways. I am always ready to learn from the next woman and I think women have so much to offer, so much expertise and seasoning.