Ignite Speech - WMCCAI Jump Start January 2015
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5 minute "ignite" style speech for Washington Metro Chapter of CAI Jump Start January program. The goal to describe what my service to WMCCAI has meant to me. In addition to reminding everyone that the work we do has impact, the best part was I got to tell my mentors I appreciate and love them.
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