Greetings MANRRS Family!
As we continue through another exciting year of MANRRS, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all of the amazing work happening across our organization. From our student members and chapter leaders to our professional members, advisors, and supporters, we are incredibly proud of the dedication, passion, and hard work you all have already demonstrated this year!
One of my favorite things about MANRRS is seeing the different ways our members continue to grow, lead, and create opportunities not only for themselves but for those coming behind them. Whether you’re hosting chapter events, making connections, conducting research, serving your community, or simply stepping outside your comfort zone, know that your efforts do not go unnoticed. Every contribution, big or small, helps make MANRRS the amazing organization that it is.
As we look ahead, I am especially excited for MANRRS41 in sunny San Diego, California! I cannot wait to see so many familiar faces, meet new members, celebrate all that we have accomplished, and continue building connections that will last far beyond the conference. If this year has shown us anything so far, it’s that the future of MANRRS is incredibly bright, and we have so much more to look forward to!
As we continue through the year, I encourage each of you to keep showing up, taking advantage of opportunities, supporting one another, and remembering why you became a part of this organization in the first place. Never underestimate the impact you can have on someone else’s journey simply by being willing to lead, serve, and lend a helping hand.
Thank you all for everything you do to make MANRRS what it is. I am truly honored to serve alongside such an inspiring community, and I cannot wait to see what we continue to accomplish together.
See you all in sunny San Diego for MANRRS41! 💚💛
With MANRRS Love,
Kayla N. McKinley
2026-2027 National Graduate Student President