It is my privilege to call my dad, Howard Shaffer, a mentor. It has been a unique opportunity to observe you over the course of my lifetime, and it is an honor to now reflect on your impact. Your unwavering commitment to your values, your work, and your family has been a living example of integrity and purpose. You’ve taught me—through both words and actions—what it means to lead with humility, to listen with compassion, and to act with conviction. The lessons I’ve learned from you have shaped who I am, and I carry them with me every day…