If given a chance, my goal in leading SER will be to give back to the community, which continues to shape my work as an epidemiologist. We find ourselves in a unique moment in the history of SER. Never have we had the tools to traverse and bring together disciplinary and methodological approaches to unpack some of the biggest problems in our field as we can today. At the same time, it has become more challenging to translate and communicate research findings in an increasingly polarizing climate for science. SER has a significant role in connecting public health practitioners, government, industry, community, and academic researchers. These connections, in turn, are crucial for translating research findings into actionable public health policy. Let’s expand opportunities for networking across these areas. We should also increase avenues for training in scientific communication, building on the incredible media and policy work that many of our SER members carried out throughout the pandemic. We are also on the precipice of major changes in how we approach epidemiology, from new AI advances in analyses, writing, and coding. SER members have already begun to critically discuss the harms that may arise from biased AI algorithms. Since these technologies are poised to change how we conduct our research, SER has an essential role as a venue for addressing health equity concerns as we adopt new technologies in our field. With SER’s history of bringing together new methods, research areas, and technologies, it will continue to be important to focus on how we can work together to create equitable, community-informed, and translatable research. If elected, one of my goals will be to increase chances for members to shape SER by expanding opportunities to present work across disciplines and taking on leadership roles. We are beginning to see a greater diversity of speakers, and we need to continue to avoid epidemiological bubbles that lead to missed opportunities for members who haven’t yet had the chance to participate in these activities. While many community members view SER as a methods conference and methods continue to be foundational, it is also important to emphasize our goal of increasing applied research at the annual meeting. Because many major public health problems are global, I hope we can redouble our efforts on international outreach and inclusion, identifying new funding opportunities to support international attendees and highlighting international and cross-national research efforts. The SER diversity committee and the wider SER community continue to call for more vigorous attention to representation and health equity in epidemiology. It has been inspiring to see the growth in health equity research sessions at SER and the growing initiatives to promote diversity in society membership and leadership roles. We need to keep the momentum going and find new funding sources to support the continued application of grants to increase funding for diverse community members to travel to and attend SER. As someone who has benefitted from mentorship efforts by outstanding SER colleagues and has had the opportunity to serve as a mentor to incredible students and trainees, I believe SER has a singularly vital role in mentorship and funding support for students, trainees, and early-stage researchers. As a long-standing member of SER, I have had the opportunity to participate in several SER panels and workshops, including as a student workshop mentor, a panel member for breakfast with the experts, and a member of the joint meeting collaborations committee. Through these activities and others, SER has greatly shaped my research career. In closing, I thank the nominating committee for the privilege of being considered to serve our diverse, dynamic, and growing SER community.