In 25 years, after a long career in child development, the speaker will retire. Their retirement speech will thank colleagues for their support over a career dedicated to upholding Walden University's mission of enacting positive social change. The speech will highlight one example of how the speaker's work fulfilled this mission by promoting human dignity and development. At the retirement party, colleagues will comment on the speaker's contributions to the field, relationship-building, and inspiring others to effect positive social change through their efforts in child development.