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Before arriving in Washington D.C, I was extremely nervous. Was I prepared? Although I have only been here a few days, our nation’s capital has embraced me into her arms, and I am so excited!

From the moment I landed in Washington D.C., I knew I would develop a network of passionate, like-minded individuals who, if given the chance, would move mountains to help me succeed.

A mentor has many definitions and is subjective to each relationship that is formed. To me, as someone who has been both a mentor and a mentee, a mentorship relationship is built upon a foundation of respect, admiration, and care.

Reid Maki is someone I would like to appreciate for being my mentor. I am aware that being a director of an organization is a busy position, but Reid still finds time to guide me through his work assignments.

A mentor for me has been Areli Arteaga, Deputy Political Director at United Farm Workers. We come from similar backgrounds such as both being from the Pacific Northwest, her from Idaho and I from Washington, we both began working in the fields at a young age and know firsthand how labor-intensive working in agriculture is.