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B1: Personal Mission Statement

Kali Odell
Seattle University

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Artifact B1: Personal Mission Statement

I am dedicated to serving community. Service means challenging my communities to

overcome ignorance and intolerance and embrace a culture of global citizenship as the world becomes
increasingly interdependent. As a woman who holds many privileged identities, my service entails
advocating respect for both my own marginalized identity and for the marginalized identities of others
(Johnson, 2013). We are all allies in the common cause of life.
Solid communities are founded on the trust that members will support one anothers wellbeing. To build this trust, I must live my core values and ensure that my actions and words are
congruent. I must protect free expression, whether I agree with that expression or not, because
diverse thought stimulates human development. I also remain committed to lifelong learning and
openness to the lessons others have to share (Ardoin & Baxter Magolda, 2014). I am a work in
progress, and being flexible, receptive to change, and open to compromise is vital to being part of the
diverse, collaborative communities for which I strive.

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References
Ardoin, S., & Baxter Magolda, M.B. (2014). The strategic guide to shaping your student affairs career.
Sterling, VA: Stylus.
Johnson, A. G. (2013). What can we do? In M. Adams, W. J. Blumenfeld, R. Castaneda, H. W. Hackman,
M. L. Peters, & X. Zuniga (Eds.), Readings for diversity and social justice (3rd ed.) (pp. 612-618).
New York: Routledge.