Growing Through Purpose: My Journey with SWAAG

Community VoicesProgram ReflectionsYouth LeadershipService & ImpactShe United Journal
Written By Autumn Price

By Sherlyn Morillo

Dear She United Team,

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the SWAAG Summer 2024 program. Being surrounded by such an empowering and inspiring community has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life. 🖤

Through SWAAG, I learned the true value of service, teamwork, and leadership, not just as concepts, but as lived experiences. One of the most meaningful moments for me was participating in the community garden project in Mott Haven, where we worked together to build garden beds alongside partner organizations. This project was more than physical labor; it was a dedication to the residents of the community and a reminder of what’s possible when people come together with intention and care. 🌱

Watching our collective efforts transform a shared space into something beautiful and meaningful was incredibly rewarding. It showed me how community-driven action can uplift neighborhoods and inspire lasting change.

Beyond our work in the community, SWAAG helped me grow personally and professionally. I learned how to self-reflect, recognize my strengths, and set goals that align with my purpose. The program encouraged me to lead with empathy, confidence, and determination — lessons that continue to guide me in everything I do.

Today, I’m studying abroad in Spain as a Biology major, and I carry the confidence and perspective I gained from SWAAG with me every single day. Having this program as part of my foundation has shaped how I approach challenges and opportunities, both academically and personally. ✨

Most of all, I’m grateful for the sense of belonging I found within the SWAAG community. It became a home, a space filled with women who uplift, inspire, and genuinely care for one another on a personal level.

Thank you, She United, for investing in young women like me and for creating spaces where we can grow, reflect, and discover our potential. I am deeply grateful for this experience and for the lasting impact it continues to have on my journey.

With appreciation and love,
Sherlyn Morillo 🖤

Autumn Price

Autumn Price is a digital strategist, designer, and systems architect focused on helping nonprofits, small businesses, and mission-driven brands build strong, sustainable online ecosystems.

As the founder of Autumn’s Echo, she blends creative storytelling with practical infrastructure, supporting organizations through branding, web design, digital operations, and scalable systems that actually work in the real world. Her work is especially rooted in serving community-centered initiatives, youth-focused nonprofits, and founders who are building with purpose.

Autumn currently serves in a digital leadership role with The Campbell House, where she develops the frameworks, automation, and digital strategy needed to support program growth, fundraising, and long-term impact. She is known for translating big visions into clear, executable systems that teams can realistically maintain.

With a background in software development and interactive media design, Autumn approaches every project with both intuition and structure, balancing aesthetic clarity with operational depth. Her work is inspired by themes of growth, transformation, and intentional design.

When she’s not building digital ecosystems, Autumn is a stay-at-home mom of four, a passionate gardener, and a creative exploring photography and homestead life alongside her husband Jay.

https://www.autumnsecho.com
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