“PLTI means growth to me. It’s helped me find my voice and realize that my experiences matter. It’s a space where parents and community members came together to learn how to advocate. To me, PLTI gave us the courage to speak up, ask questions, and also the knowledge to challenge systems when something isn’t right. It’s shown me that leadership doesn’t always come with a title. Sometimes it just starts with people who care about their kids, their neighborhoods and the future of their community.Through PLTI, I’ve learned that my voice is powerful and when we come together and support each other, we really can make a difference.PLTI cohart 8 has become a community that I never knew I needed. ”