Larry Meadows Jr is a recent graduate from the Education Leadership Doctorate program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. His career started in finance and accounting and later shifted to the non profit space and then once again to schools. His career pursuit has been to make an impact on young people with an emphasis on family and community engagement. Larry draws from his adolescent years growing up in the Washington DC area to inform how he approaches mentorship, leadership, and community. Our conversation looks at the importance of having a role model, building a positive identity rooted in community, and making an impact with a greater sense of responsibility and appreciation. Enjoy what Larry has to say about being a global citizen!