I’m on my way to Seattle for the 2025 Microsoft MVP Summit. This amazing event brings MVPs from across the world together to learn about and engage with Microsoft product teams. We’ll have the opportunity to network, discuss product vision, and celebrate the MVP community. Everything discussed is under NDA, so no details to provide. But I’m looking forward to a great week!

What does being an MVP mean to me?

The Microsoft MVP program has been central to my professional and personal growth. It has enabled me to network, learn from, and mentor technologists from around the globe. Fellow MVPs have fostered my development as a technology leader, supported me in organizing Community Days events, and encouraged me as I built expertise in new M365 technology areas like Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Purview.

Beyond professional growth, the MVP program has helped me build lasting relationships with a supportive network that has stood by me through the most challenging times in my personal life. I am deeply grateful to be part of this community.

How do I give back?

Investing in the Microsoft community is core to our role as MVPs. My community efforts in the past year have focused on organizing M365 Twin Cities Community Day events, co-hosting the M365 Voice podcast, speaking at user groups and conferences, and mentoring other Women in Technology.

This year has been tumultuous. We need more focus on accessibility, leadership, and diversity in our communities and organizations. So I’m returning to one of my passion areas in the coming year with a focus on delivering accessibility workshops and sessions at user groups and conferences. My goal is to raise awareness of Microsoft Accessibility features for organizations and individuals, because accessibility is for everyone.