As a child I watched the ways AAUW gave my grandmother a voice in advocating for women's rights, while nurturing her as a lifelong learner. I've now been a member myself for nearly 3 decades. It would have been enough to know that my membership makes a meaningful difference in continuing the work of my grandmother's generation in advancing equity for women and girls, both locally and nationally. But I can't begin to quantify the business and leadership skills I've gained through the organization -- skills that have served me well in so many areas of my life.