The NDWN provides much needed advocacy, awareness raising, and leadership opportunities for North Dakota women. Their efforts have increased the visibility of women's issues and encouraged me to become more aware of the issues affecting women and my personal involvement. NDWN brings together women who share their education, experience, and expertise with one another and I have benefited from many individual's knowledge and experience. My experiences through NDWN have helped me learn about leadership and have been inspired do more than just live life in accordance to the rules and expectations set by others.