“Hi Valerie and Vania, I hope you are both doing well! I just wanted to update you and let you know that my dissertation, case studies, and internship are going wonderful. I am so happy to have this opportunity to finish this doctoral level work. I am learning so much. I am not sure when all of my work will be complete, but if it is done before the April 2016 due date, is it okay to submit my work early? Thank you again for all of your help over the years at AMCC. Kristen “