I’m beyond flattered to be named among the amazing artists and leaders who received this award from San Diego CityBeat, but it’s shared woth everyone who has ever participated in So Say We All–all the Board members who have mentored and guided us, all the writers who have trusted us with their voice, all the volunteers that have given us their time–who carried us from a cafe’s backroom into what we are today and what we’re becoming. These last almost-eight years were buoyed by the belief our collective efforts were adding years and quality to the lives we met along the way, and I hope it’s only the beginning. Here’s to all of you who choose vulnerability and laughter over cynicism, we owe you more than words can express. I look forward to doing even greater things together.