There are four core competencies/skills (Analytical, Data Literacy, Collaborative, and Story Telling) which can be critical to function effectively in basic policy making activities. To begin, please review each competency and its components and provide a self- assessment of the level of proficiency (awareness, practicing, mastery) for each. Select one competency/skill that best describes best describes your current strengths and explain why you chose it. Select one competency/skill that would be helpful for you to develop and explain why. Describe any (current or future) personal opportunities for practical application of these skills