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Stockholm, Sweden. December 10, 2020.

Good Evening,

Genuine. Selfless. Passionate. Strong. Janelle Mungo.

If you are looking for a quality human being with wit that is unmatched then your Google search would find this image.

My love affair with Janelle began in the fall of 2008 at UC: Santa Barbara. Working together as Resident Assistants I was quickly drawn to her personality and recognized that she would give it to you real regardless the hour.

She has developed a unique relationship between drive and passion. Where her visage never deterred hope, as she would take on fight after fight cause after cause even if it meant sacrificing some sleep or a meal or two.

One of my fondest memories of Janelle goes back to when we were walking down a street in Isla Vista. Janelle, two mutual friends and myself were approached by a random group of men and preceded to catcall. In response, she was cordial and let the guys down easy. However, they were determined. Sensing a rise in tension, I quickly walked over to one of them.

"Dude I think you may want to stop."

"Why don't you let the lady speak for herself?"

"Man, I'm not trying to speak for anyone I am just trying to save you from an ass beating from her."

At that moment the guys stopped.

You see Janelle is not a force to be reckoned with. If they were to have continued, I am sure they would of received a physical and verbal whooping. And believe you me, she could do it.

She is a strong person in every aspect that I can fathom. Genuinely true to herself, her causes and her peers. She inspires everyone she comes into contact with including myself, making me want and strive to be a better individual.

She is genius in her ways and wise within tact. With her work at UCSB, GetEQUAL DC, Operation Shine America and countless other non-profits including her own. Tantamount success oozes from her resume.

Janelle, I must speak for everyone in saying that we are so proud of the work that you have done, the lives you have touched and constant beautiful person that you are. Thank you.

I am shocked to be the lucky one to present this award out of the legions of people you know. Regardless, I am overjoyed to have the distinct honor to present Janelle Mungo the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.

Congratulations!