Our most recent bimonthly meeting was a special one for several reasons. It marked our return to Goodwill, a long-time supporter of our community, and it was wonderful to gather once again in a space that has hosted so many meaningful conversations over the years. It also marked our return to offering a hybrid experience, allowing members to participate either in person or remotely.

As an organization, we are committed to creating opportunities for learning that are accessible, engaging, and meaningful. At times, that will mean hosting fully in-person experiences where the learning is highly interactive and best experienced in the room. Other events may be designed as fully hybrid experiences, with opportunities for both in-person and remote participants to engage, contribute, and learn together. And in some cases, we may offer a "fishbowl" format, where remote attendees can observe and benefit from the conversation even when the activities themselves are designed primarily for those on-site.

Regardless of the format, our commitment remains the same: creating a high-quality learning experience that supports our members and advances our practice. The content and objectives of each event will guide the format we choose, and we will always communicate that information in advance.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our discussion on proving the value of our work and demonstrating impact. As we continue to evolve our programming, we welcome your feedback on these different event formats and your experiences as a participant. Your insights help us create learning experiences that better serve our community.

I look forward to continuing our learning journey together and seeing you at an upcoming event, whether in person or online.

Kamaria Scott, President