Sen. Garn

1.  Sen. Garn spoke about the importance of serving and giving back to the nation.  Please share some reasons you feel grattitude for the opportunities you have experienced.

I feel gratitude for the opportunities that I have experienced because of the people i've been able to meet, and the situations and projects i've been able to be a part of. I'm not perfect, and I'm grateful to have been a part of organizations and projects where they are patient and able and willing for me to be able to grow and learn a long the way. The patience of other people is one of the most amazing blessings i've been given; the patience to help me along the way, and to help me become the woman I'm meant to be. 

2.  Sen. Garn described his perception of humanity and the senslessness of conflict, that he gained as he orbitted the planet int he space shuttle.  Please describe how remembering this perception will help you serve as a leader in your community.

I think the most important thing about serving as a leader in my community, is always being open-minded and willing to help those around you without judging. We all come from different backgrounds, we all have different experiences, all of which shape us into entirely different human beings. The more accepting we can be of others, the better prepared we will be to help others and to serve them. I can remember these things when I serve as a leader in my community, which will help me problem solve, and help those around me succeed. 

Dean Heperi

1.  Describe three different ways that you have made your love for students you lead visible through work you have done.

 I feel like initially working so hard with the branding campaign was a big part of showing that love, because I was very passionate about completing and putting together this branding campaign to help other students be able to identify with the organization, so that they can experience the life changing opportunities that await them with BYUSA

2.  Dean Heperi talked about the importance of truly loving those you work with enough to help them improve.  Please describe a time when you have had to help someone by having a difficult conversation about their need for improvement.  Please identify what things you said that helped you in this experience.

Normally, I try not to get into other people's business, and I allow them to make mistakes and whatnot because I have no jurisdiction over them and their agency, but when I've expressed concern and love to them, their attitudes have been able to change a lot more readily and easily. I can remember a couple of conversations when it comes to a couple of my girl friends, and their situations with the boys they dated. Remembering back to those conversations, where those girls have needed help in their lives, the most important and vital words spoken and unspoken were those of love, and not just from me, but from their Heavenly Father. Love, hope, and encouragement are probably the most vital things that make a difference. Specific things I've said are just assuring people that they are loved by their Heavenly Father, and that they are of divine worth, and have a divine potential.