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Wishing you and yours health and prosperity in 2023! My journey in ITE started, like many of you, as a student. I was part of the first Student Chapter at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and President in the second year. It was there my ITE leadership journey started. When I moved to Tampa, FL, USA in January 2002,1 joined the ITE Tampa Bay Chapter and started volunteering with the Chapter. At the end of 2002,1 was encouraged to run for Chapter officer. Because English is my second language and because of my accent, I was terrified because that meant I need it to talk in front of people. But my ITE family helped me feel that I belong and encouraged me just to be myself. Since then, I have held different leadership roles with the Florida Section, District 10 International Director, and now as your 2023 ITE International President. ITE gave me my first leadership experience as a young professional, and with each experience I have grown as a person, leader, and professional. Joining ITE is one of the best decisions I have made in my life, not only because of the leadership opportunities, but because of the long-lasting friendships I have made along the way. Connecting with colleagues and friends both virtually and in person throughout the year is one of the most meaningful benefits ITE has to offer. |