"Christina: Thank you for all that you do, and for the kindness and intention that you bring to our work. I learn so much from you and deeply appreciate all our conversations and check-in's." - Cindy

"Hi Christina! I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in the meeting itineraries. It has been so nice to hear updates and progress checks from everyone. I am inspired to encourage for those spaces whenever I am in group settings." - Ryan

"Cindy-the support you communicate via gif is superb, thanks for reviving them with me!" - Christina

"Hi Cindy! It was good seeing you at Gulnara's Baby Shower. We didn't get a chance to catch up, but I hope you are doing well and that your coursework is treating you well!" - Ryan

"Melvin-appreciate you being able to join in on Michelle's call with me this week, it's been really nice to coordinate on student work with you." - Christina

"Melvin: I have so much fun during our check-in's/brainstorming sessions. I appreciate the space you give me to share and how much you've listened and offered to help. Your support means so much, and I'm super excited for our first IES of the year :)" - Cindy

"Hey Melvin! It was so nice seeing you at the virtual tea time! It was really fun playing the zoom games they put on. Goodluck being masterchef for thanksgiving dinner!" - Ryan

"Michelle-You and Cindy did some great work digging further into our high priority labels which is honestly such a big help for us as we build our future coaching program. Thank you!!" - Christina

"Michelle: Thank you for your openness and the ways you have consistently asked for feedback. I appreciate your presence on this team and the support you've given for survey review and scholar outreach!" - Cindy

"Hi Michelle! Thank you for your shoutout. Best of luck to you too in your journey at Berkeley and APIA Scholars :)" - Ryan

"Ryan-I'm so glad you'll be able to connect with Carrisa, thank you for helping lead the way to keep her connected to APIA Scholars!" - Christina

"Ryan: It's always so great to see your engagement and involvement these past few months! I hope you had a fantastic time in NYC" - Cindy

"Shout out to Ryan! You are awesome and I wish you the best after APIA!" - Michelle

"Shyam-I appreciate all the big and small ways we connected this week, looking forward to planning my next in person visit." - Christina

"Shyam: So fun having you join Tammalivis and me for Ethiopian food this weekend! Hope you enjoy time with family in NJ for Thanksgiving!" - Cindy

"Hi Shyam! It was nice catching up after Gulnara's Baby Shower and getting some work done in-person together! I appreciate these moments :) Hopefully we are able to set up a lunch soon to catch up! " - Ryan

"Shout out to everyone for sharing their first-year experience in college." - Melvin

"Grateful for you all, and hope you are keeping warm and taking care this holiday season :)" - Cindy

"Hope everyone has a good thanksgiving! Thankful for yall ♡" - Michelle

"Have a restful and safe Thanksgiving break everyone! Stay warm and eat well!" - Ryan