What do you want your legacy to be?

We asked folks about legacy and what they want people to remember about them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Nicholas VandenNiewenhof | Executive Director of the Lincoln Institute of California

I envision my legacy to be embodied in the Lincoln Institute of California. This nonprofit has been born out of my deep commitment to making a significant difference for the state I love. The Institute’s primary goal is to leave a lasting impact on the Golden State, fostering positive change for years to come. Read more>>

Jessica Strang | Clinical psychologist, jewelry designer, podcast host, & artist

I have a strong belief that everyone has a purpose for being part of this universe and when I think about my own purpose and legacy, I would like to be remembered as being the woman of my own dreams. I didn’t start out with this idea, though. Throughout my life, I have had many opportunities to be creative and to try new things and although I sometimes did pursue these avenues, more often than not, in my younger years I struggled with self doubts and concerns about what others thought of me. Read more>>