I joined IPA my first year at Iowa State on the recommendation of a sponsored student member. I’m so glad I took advantage of this program because IPA has provided me with so many invaluable benefits. Most notably, a sense of support and community. This was especially true in the spring of 2020 when the pandemic and police murders of Black Americans left me feeling isolated, angry, distressed, and powerless. Joining the Diversity and Social Justice committee helped me feel like I was making a difference by working to create a more socially just and inclusive IPA. I also found a space where I could process my feelings of anger and despair at these injustices which as a person of color was incredibly healing. I learned that as a group, psychologists have tremendous power to incite positive change in our communities. The personal and professional connections I’ve made with Iowa psychologists in addition to the excellent trainings and conferences add up to an incredible value. I want to thank membership sponsors for making this opportunity available to me!