Pamela Thomas-Graham

"I was brought up to challenge myself, to try to be successful on my own terms. I was brought up to be focused. So I see myself as more fully engaged than ever before"

"I do not use brute force in my management style. I use my strategic abilities. I work hard to create a team environment. It’s extremely important for a leader to empower others in driving the success of the organization. I emphasize how essential it is to be nimble and always resourceful."

"when you can take things you learn in a business environment and apply them in a pro-bono context"

"A very people-intensive profession. You spend a lot of time rolling up your sleeves to help other people solve a problem. I find that very satisfying, both intellectually and emotionally." Its also rewarding"

"Dont get discouraged, and dont let other people define your potential. In high school, when I told my guidance counselor that I wanted to apply to Harvard, she said that was an unrealistic expectation. My parents and others encouraged me to apply anyway, and I became the first person from my high school to ever attend Harvard. So hold onto your dreams, even when others try to diminish them. And think big"