“Since I was a kid, sports began shaping so much of who I am. Running gave me confidence and community, but it also taught me to pay attention—to truly notice who feels welcome in a space and who doesn’t. It was the first place that I felt fully embodied as a connector and a leader. Some of the most important people in my life were the coaches, teammates, and adults who made space for me before I fully understood myself. They helped me feel like I belonged, and that changed the course of my life.”