In Sherilyn Kaye Edwards's eyes, it is vitally important that people be involved in the processes of government whenever possible. Sherilyn Kaye Edwards believes that involvement in government allows people to know what is going on and helps the community make educated decisions in the elections each cycle. Because of this belief, Sherilyn Kaye Edwards recently volunteered at the state convention for the Republican Party.

When asked about her motivation for volunteering, Sherilyn Kaye Edwards had this to say: “Two of the primary motivations in my life are providing help and staying informed. Volunteering at the Republican State convention was an opportunity for me to do both of those things at once. Volunteering to take photos at the convention allowed me to meet a need that they had, while also giving me a unique perspective on the candidates that the party was supporting.”

Sherilyn Kaye Edwards enjoyed her work at the 2012 Republican convention. The unique perspective provided by working behind the scenes was very helpful when the time came for Sherilyn Kaye Edwards to make her own personal decisions about which candidate to vote for. “I certainly got to see past the normal facade of political jargon and policy,” Sherilyn Kaye Edwards explained, “and I got to see a glimpse of the candidates as people.” Sherilyn Kaye Edwards's opportunity to get a personal look at the lives of the candidates is something that has deeply influenced her voting in the election.

In Sherilyn Kaye Edward’s opinion, everyone should find a way to be involved in the local political environment. Regardless of what candidate or party you support, Sherilyn Kaye Edwards believes that it is important to be involved so that you can gain a good sense of perspective regarding the candidate’s personality and leadership style. In Sherilyn Kaye Edwards’s experience, few things illuminate the leadership style of a candidate more than how they treat those who work and volunteer for them.

In the future, Sherilyn Kaye Edwards plans to continue volunteering for political candidates, and hopes that others will follow her example and get more involved in the political cycle. For Sherilyn Kaye Edwards, nothing but good can come of others’ involvement.