SRS-WIN President

Dear SRS-WIN Family,

 

Welcome to a new program year!

 

As I begin this journey as President of SRS-WIN, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve an organization and a community that mean so much to me.

 

When I think about SRS-WIN, I don’t just think about the events we host, the scholarships we award, the professional development opportunities we provide, or the work we do in our community. I think about people. I think about the relationships we build, the encouragement we give one another, the doors we help open, and the moments when someone sees something in us that we may not have seen in ourselves. That is what I want this year to be about.

 

I want SRS-WIN to be a place where you feel like you belong. A place where you can walk into a room not knowing anyone and leave having made a new connection. A place where you can find a mentor, become a mentor, discover a new opportunity, develop your confidence, serve your community, or simply be surrounded by people who genuinely want to see you succeed.

 

One thing I have learned throughout my own journey is that growth often begins when we are willing to show up—even when we aren't completely sure where showing up will lead us. Some of my most meaningful experiences have come from saying yes, stepping outside of my comfort zone, meeting someone new, or taking a chance on an opportunity. So, this year, I hope you will show up and get involved.

 

Come to an event. Volunteer. Join a committee. Introduce yourself to someone you don't know. Share your ideas. Ask for mentorship. Offer mentorship. Bring a coworker with you. And when an opportunity comes along that scares you just a little bit, I hope you consider saying yes.

 

You don't need a leadership title to make a difference here. There is a place for you, your ideas, your talents, and your voice in SRS-WIN.

I am humbled to have the opportunity to serve as your President, but even more than that, I am excited to serve with you. We have an incredible leadership team and an amazing membership, and I truly believe this year can be something special—not simply because of what we accomplish, but because of how many people we encourage, connect, develop, and bring along with us.

 

Thank you for choosing to be part of SRS-WIN. Thank you for believing in our mission, supporting one another, giving your time, and helping us continue to make a difference across the Savannah River Site and throughout our community. My hope is that by the end of this program year, each of us can look back and say, “I grew. I connected. I served. And I helped someone else along the way.”

 

I am so excited for the year ahead, and I cannot wait to experience it with you. Here’s to showing up, saying yes, and growing together.

 

With gratitude,

Courtney