I especially love this year's theme to cultivate a culture of care. I try to cultivate a culture of care by developing relationships across my organization built on trust and empathy. - Chelsea Poch, JDRF International

I help create a culture of care by being empathetic, giving myself and others grace, and being transparent. - Kiara Hunter, University of North Texas

I cultivate a culture of care with the motto Be Kind! I am always available to help my colleagues and others. - Mary Kate Sandler, Roger Williams University

I work to cultivate a culture of care by letting students at my university know they can always come to me with scholarship questions. I also try to be a great team player among colleagues. -April Marciszewski, Oklahoma City University

University of Alaska Anchorage cultivates a culture of care by putting students first in all that we do to ensure they’re set up for success once they leave our doors for the last time. We also create a culture of equity and inclusion by embracing our diversity. - Becca Brado, University of Alaska Anchorage

To me, a culture of care is about creating authentic relationships with colleagues, donors and other stakeholders. I cultivate a culture of care by showing up as my authentic self, listening to what’s important to others, and leaning into our foundation’s values. - Tara Schorr, Sunnybrook

One of my goals this year has been to uplift my colleagues--a message reinforced over and over at the conference. - Karen Delsman, Willamette University

I try my best to create a culture of care not only at work, but personally by giving at least one of the three T's (time, treasure, talent) to organizations that advocate and do good work for the people (and cats!) that I care about. -Bridget Gavaghan Everman, Saint Joseph's University