I was fortunate to meet this beautiful and brilliant 18-year old Cornell student last week. Her grandmother asked if I would be so kind as to provide any advice I may have for entering the field of clinical nutrition. Today, I received an email from her with the following note:

"I had a great time hearing about your work, and I hope I can put your advice into practice. I feel like talking with you has put me ahead of where I would be otherwise. Thank you."

Thank you Laurel for allowing me to participate in your journey. I feel like talking with you confirms my mission in life - helping to make a difference in the world guiding others.
<div>At age 15, Laurel received the "Youth Winner" award in the US Poet Laureate competition in the category of "The Natural World and Man's Separation from It."  A remarkable piece of work. How fortunate are those who will have a chance to be influenced by this amazing young woman. I certainly have been.</div>
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