I joined the board of the National Center and Museum for Service in spring 2025. I have been engaged in service throughout my life and have taught nonprofit management, civic engagement and community partnerships for over 40 years at different universities including Georgetown and the University of Washington. In my decision to join the board of NMCFS, I was especially impressed with the mission and focus of NMCFS on service in its many different forms and a vibrant, healthy civic life. NMCFS is the leading national voice for the promotion of service; thus, the organization’s leadership in support of service is especially timely and important. Service can be valuable in promoting greater civic engagement and encouraging effective community and national problem-solving. Greater service participation can also foster local collaboration and partnerships. I have really enjoyed working with the board and staff of NMCFS on their inspired programming to support and highlight service throughout the country and very excited about their plans for the future.