Greetings, I am a proud LPC in VA and I know that our state has always been at the forefront of establishing and protecting our profession. I am also a graduate of a CACREP-accredited program in VA and taught in another CACREP-accredited program in VA. Currently, I am teaching in the oldest CACREP program in NJ and my students are interested in going to other states, especially VA because of my time there and because of the top-notch CACREP-accredited Doctoral programs. They will also seek licensure in VA. As such, I strongly support Virginia's portability model. It has our profession's identity as its foundation, makes room for currently licensees to remain licensed, and provides a smooth process for others from other states to come to VA. VA has a large military population and graduates from CACREP programs who are impacted by the military will come to VA and not have to jump through so many hoops to get licensed in VA. I hope VA continues to be at the forefront of leadership and adopt this model.