We've all heard the famous quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." It's something I've chosen as my life's mantra and what's allowed me, like Dr. King, to spend my life leading and serving others. While I may not be a world-renowned leader like Dr. King was, I'm proud to be a leader in my community. From 2004-2006, I served as head of community commitment at Commercial Capital Bank. I joined Kinecta Federal Credit Union in 2007, where I currently work as the community engagement officer overseeing numerous volunteer programs, and more than 180 annual community events and partnerships with hundreds of non-profits. Under my guidance, these initiatives have raised millions of dollars for charitable organizations and programs such as Kinecta's Annual Food Drive, which provides holiday meals to nearly 1,000 Angelenos.