I am happy that the Greater Grads program is going strong. I admit that like most college students nearing graduation I was itching to get out of OK and spread my wings. But Greater Grads showed me all that OKC has to offer and I am happy that I stayed close to my roots.

I have found that the networking opportunities here are endless and I have made a lot of great contacts over the last several years by being involved in the community. And because our economy has stayed strong, my husband and I have been able to buy our first house and still afford to take great vacations.

I was born and raised in OKC and I for one, am looking forward to seeing our city flourish in the decade to come.