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Photo by Moritz Kn\u00f6ringer on Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n

The past two years have been riddled with monumental challenges, from a global pandemic, to the ongoing fight for racial justice, to an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. So, we recognize that adopting a positive outlook toward 2022 is no easy task.<\/p>\n

And yet, we\u2019re surrounded by individuals\u2014small business owners, a musician, an ER doctor\u2014who make regular contributions toward the betterment of society, and manage to remain optimistic.<\/p>\n

We connected with 11 notable members of the local community and asked how they plan to approach 2022. Here\u2019s what they said.<\/p>\n

Interviews were conducted via email and have been edited for clarity.<\/em><\/p>\n

Irma Becerra | President, Marymount University<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For nearly four years, Becerra has led Marymount University, a private Catholic university with three Arlington campuses. When we spoke to her in 2018<\/a>, she characterized the university\u2019s relationship with the local community as a \u201ccommitment to service,\u201d and noted that many of the school\u2019s graduates remain in the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we head into 2022, I am focused on continuing to lead Marymount successfully through the pandemic in spite of the new Omicron variant, and keeping our students and employees safe, while still delivering the personalized, high-quality Marymount education that we are known for,\u201d Becerra says. \u201cThese difficult times have shown us the importance of being grateful and positive even as we continue to navigate many challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy personal resolution for 2022 is to continue to share leadership lessons through my own life story and inspire others. I also want to continue to focus on all of my blessings, my health and my family and friends, and to make time to enjoy them!\u201d<\/p>\n

Click here to read the original article on Arlington Magazine’s website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Photo by Moritz Kn\u00f6ringer on Unsplash The past two years have been riddled with monumental challenges, from a global pandemic, to the ongoing fight for racial justice, to an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. So, we recognize that adopting a positive outlook toward 2022 is no easy task. And yet, we\u2019re surrounded by individuals\u2014small business […]<\/p>\n

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