I use the knowledge and skills that I have learned in the Foundations in P2 courses and subsequent training every single day in my professional life. IAP2 not only empowers me with the values and ethics to guide the work and public participation processes I promote, it offers me a community of practitioners that positively influence my continued learning and professional growth. Since taking the Foundation courses over five years ago, I have had the opportunity to attend two IAP2 North America conferences, and look forward to presenting my first session in September 2018. I have attended Greater LA chapter events. I consistently sing the praises of IAP2 and refer clients, fellow practitioners, and others seeking to expand their P2 knowledge and skills to IAP2. I would love the opportunity to continue to do so as part of a more structured program.