When I reflect on my journey this year, I see two worlds converging: my leadership experience with YouthMappers and my participation in the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) on Public Policy, under the Kansas Women's Leadership Institute (KWLI) at the University of Kansas. While SUSI was not focused specifically on mapping or geospatial data, it deeply shaped how I understand leadership and community impact. In many ways, my role in YouthMappers prepared me to fully embrace