Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.—Baltasar Gracián, 17th century philosopher and writer

When former Diabetes Spectrum Editor-in-Chief Davida F. Kruger contacted me more than 3 years ago to ask if I would serve as an associate editor for the journal, I gratefully accepted the new opportunity both to serve the American Diabetes Association in a new role and to be a part of the wonderful team of associate editors under her leadership. Often when we are asked to serve in a new role, we don't immediately see all the possibilities the role may offer. If I had not agreed to be part of the Diabetes Spectrum editorial team, I would not have had the wonderful opportunity to meet and work with new colleagues, increase my knowledge, improve my skills as a health professional, and now, become editor-in-chief of the journal myself.

My Diabetes Spectrum experience has brought me considerable intellectual and professional growth. Many thanks to Davida for asking me to get involved, for her leadership of the journal, for serving as a mentor to many of us during the …