"One leader I admire and follow closely is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or AOC, as she is playfully called by many people who follow her career in politics and advocacy. As an incredibly well-spoken individual, she took office at the age of 29, giving a strong example to people, especially women of color, proof that they can achieve great things and be viewed as leaders in their space, regardless of age, gender, or background. Alexandria boldly advocates for social justice issues such as medicare for all. The most notable lesson that I learned from Alexandria is that power doesn't mean putting yourself first. She is quoted as saying, 'My job is to put other people's needs before my own, not the other way around.' As a manager and leader focused on growing and improving, I take this lesson seriously and apply it every day in the workplace."
