I'm a native New Englander transplanted in the South. I'm happily married over 18 years to a marvelous man and have experienced the joy of parenthood through adoption. I've recently re-discovered an interest in graphic arts and get to dabble in this creative art as I serve. How cool is that?
While talent, technique, tools, and a position of authority can help, ultimately they alone will not make a person an effective communicator. Flexibility, perspective, and the heart of an advocate are essential.