After 12 years in CTE, I personally never made the connection between OkACTE and my role as a CTE Counselor. However, after attending the Young Professionals of Career Tech and the OkACTE Excellence Events this month, I have finally come to realize the impact my involvement with OkACTE can have on me professionally as well as personally. I first recognized the association wants/needs my involvement as much as I need the continuous advocacy for CTE on the state and national levels. I also recognized the ability the association can provide in my growth professionally and personally. Going out on a limb and away from my comfort zone, these two events allowed me to network with other CTE profession from all over the state. Everyone I met had different roles in our system, which made the conversations rich and meaningful. I am excited by my newfound knowledge of OkACTE and what the future will bring from the opportunity I have been given by being selected as an OkACTE Fellow; I am looking forward to all the learning, networking and growth that will come from my involvement. Lastly, I always stress to my students about the importance of being actively involved in their CTSO, so I am going to take my own advice and get actively involved in OkACTE!