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Networking is one of the greatest skills a person can learn and possess to advance their interpersonal communication skills, career development, and professional success.

A Continuing Resolution (CR) from October, 21, 2021 allows the federal government to continue operating at FY 21 funding levels until December 3rd. If the CR expires before Congress passes the FY 22 appropriations or another CR, the government will shut down.

As a child of migrant and seasonal farm working parents, I’ve moved among several different places. However, that traveling has been limited to the borders of the state of Idaho. My parents used to move between towns, chasing the crops to work in whatever was available.

The time I have spent with NMSHSA as an intern has been so impactful and moving. As a recent graduate, joining NMSHSA during the summer before starting my professional career was the perfect timing. It felt like a homecoming, where I was able to reconnect with the people and program that gave me the foundation for my education.

After school ended early for me, the first week of May, I remember thinking to myself, “Wow, I am finally meeting everyone in person soon. I will be in New York City and Washington, D.C. living my best first moments of the summer.” When I received my flight confirmation, I felt my heart surge with excitement as the blood rushed to my chest.