As a student pharmacist, there are sure to be times when you feel like the weight of the world rests on your shoulders. However, even when faced with the most impossible tasks, there is one thing that is and will continue to be the victor over these moments of doubt: your “inner flame.”

As we celebrate National Diabetes Awareness Month in November, I’ve been reflecting on my diabetes experience.

The APhA Foundation Executive Fellowship is the longest running postgraduate position at APhA. It is a 1-year residency with the APhA Foundation that fosters leadership and association management skills. As fellow, I oversee primary programs including student scholarships, Incentive Grants, the Pinnacle and Jacob W. Miller Awards, and other research and innovation projects as they arise. I am also liaison to the Women in Pharmacy Committee, a wonderful group that hosts events throughout the year and at the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition.