My Creed: A Commitment to Humanity

I believe in the dignity and worth of all human beings,
in the right of every person to live with respect, freedom, and opportunity.

I believe in the responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.

I believe in the hope of those who leave their homelands
to build a better future for themselves and the generations to come.

I believe in the right of transgender people to live authentically and safely,
free from discrimination and harm.

I believe that the extreme accumulation of wealth breeds suffering,
harms society, and erodes justice.

I believe in equity, in shared prosperity,
and in the dignity of labor.

I believe in democracy, in diplomacy, and in the power of dialogue,
that peace is forged through inclusion and not through violence.

I believe in the responsibility to protect our planet, our only home.

I believe in the healing power of human connection,
in the role of counseling to restore hope and dignity,
and in my duty to listen, to advocate, and to serve with compassion.

Amen.