Tempris Daniels- Letter of Promise ReflectionI am incredibly grateful and humbled by the two letters of promise written by Derek Bundy, Student Involvement Advisor for the Center for Leadership and Involvement at The University of Chicago and fellow graduate student, Allison (Ally) Schipma from Loyola University Chicago. I had the pleasure of working with Derek for over the past year, serving as the graduate assistant and Ally as a co-chair for HESA events committee, colleague of the program, and friend. Their words of kindness and belief in my ability as a higher education professional has attributed to my leadership and communication skills. Both letters of promise address my strong communication skills, where I have shown growth in interpersonal skills along with intergroup relations. Specifically, Allys letter demonstrates the way my welcoming personality and kind spirit provides an impactful experience for our HESA community while Derek articulated that my enthusiasm within the department contributes to my work as a young professional. My communication skills have aided me as I speak about my perspective and listen to others. My approachability style, capacity to take initiative, and support those around me assists in my efforts to serve students and the community. Allys further touches on my initiative to converse with others on ideas and strategies related to the work being done. This quality demonstrates my ability to critically think, comprehend, and listen to a diverse amount of perspectives. I am able to achieve great communication skills both in the work I do as a professional, personally, and in the classroom. I believe my letters provide positive insights about my growth as a professional as well as my ability to communicate effectively with students and professional staff. As I reflect on the kind words about me, I recognize that developing my communication skills does not stop here. I am grateful for the opportunity I received to develop this competency.