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In this episode of the Thrive Quail Forest Community Conversations podcast, hear from your neighbor Nancy Wathen, a longtime Quail Forest resident and a pillar of this great community! In this episode, you'll hear: Nancy’s journey from growing up in Somerville, Massachusetts to becoming a veterinarian and trailblazer in the USDA Her unexpected leap into large animal medicine in Puerto Rico and her pivotal role in federal animal welfare policy in D.C. Her thoughts on community, culture, art, aging, and the quiet joys of neighborly connections Nancy's story is full of warmth, resilience, and inspiration. Whether you’ve chatted with her by the pool or are meeting her for the first time through this episode, you’re sure to walk away with a deeper appreciation for the incredible people in our own backyard.