Finding Belonging for Yourself & As a Leader
I grew up in Montclair, N.J., a town known for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. It was the kind of place where people of all backgrounds came together in classrooms, neighborhoods and parks. From the outside, it might have looked like belonging was easy to find. But even in such an open place, I sometimes wondered where I fit. I was the third child adopted by my parents. Before me, they had adopted my two brothers from Canada. Then came me — a Jersey kid through and...
