Portrait of a Professional Diving in the Virgin Islands the Christmas season each year. Like many orthodontists, I do pro bono orthodontic treatment for families who need support. I happen to do mine through Smiles Change Lives. Many of my friends use the American Association of Orthodontists' Donated Orthodontic Services program or Smiles for a Lifetime. I enjoy being able to give such a life-changing service to kids who might not otherwise receive it. JP: Tell us about your involvement in the PCSO. RM: Volunteer leaders really love what they do. I started as a director for the California Association of Orthodontists. It was very interesting to learn 22 the many issues that our specialty deals with on the state level. I was able to see that there is a whole other side to this specialty that needs help. So when the opportunity came to move to the PCSO Board of Directors, I was happy to spend more time trying to protect our specialty and improve the practices of our members. While serving on the PCSO Board of Directors, I was fortunate to also become a PCSO Delegate to the House. Seeing how our specialty governs itself on the national level is a great experience. After terming off the board, I was asked to return as an officer, which eventually led to this year as president. JP: Advice for new PCSO members? RM: Don't hesitate-get involved early! I waited until late in my career. I think the new and younger members bring good ideas for change. If you have any interest in seeing how your profession integrates with the world of health care, get involved. You may think that you do not have anything to offer, but I can assure you that you do. It is an interesting and eye-opening experience. If you are willing to give of yourself, you will be rewarded with great friends and an enriched relationship with your profession. PCSO Bulletin Winter 2019