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Ben Bauer and I didn't prepare together for that panel. Different countries, different generations, different reasons for being in Rotary. We kept arriving at the same uncomfortable conclusion, and it changes how I think about youth engagement entirely.

When I decided to become a Rotary Youth Exchange student, I had no idea how much it would change my life and the lives of everyone around me. In 2017, I was invited to the Interact Club of Valencia, Venezuela, following my parents, who joined the Rotary Club of Valencia. I joined the club because I wanted to make a difference in my local community. I had seen Venezuela go from being one of the healthiest countries in Latin America to experiencing one of the worst humanitarian

Earlier this year, I was delighted to present at the 2023 Rotary International Assembly in Orlando. I shared with the Governors-Elect the story of how a panic attack experienced at the beginning of the Covid pandemic led to a movement that changed the path of Youth Programs in Rotary International. I never imagined feeling so vulnerable yet powerful as I did during this International Assembly. I want to thank President-Elect Gordon  for opening this platform and space for us

As a former Rotary Youth Exchange student, I can confidently say that these programs have the power to transform lives. Through my participation, I was able to discover my passion and set a clear direction for my future career. I also had the chance to contribute to Rotary's global peace initiatives, including the Rotary Action Group for Peace. Mrs. Barbara, the current chair of the group, has been an incredible mentor to me in this important work. In fact, I was even invited