Ray Herras
@rayherras.bsky.social
Personal account. US Army Veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Public servant educated at Columbia | SIPA, Auburn, and Columbus State University. HKSEE ‘15 alum in Cybersecurity. Views my own.
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As the year winds down, I’m choosing reflection over pressure.
Grateful for the quiet moments between the busy ones.
Stepping away to rest. Wishing everyone a steady end to the year.
Grateful for the quiet moments between the busy ones.
Stepping away to rest. Wishing everyone a steady end to the year.
December 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
As the year winds down, I’m choosing reflection over pressure.
Grateful for the quiet moments between the busy ones.
Stepping away to rest. Wishing everyone a steady end to the year.
Grateful for the quiet moments between the busy ones.
Stepping away to rest. Wishing everyone a steady end to the year.
Our Columbia SIPA community is rallying around classmate Asha Hardy, who’s facing a serious health challenge.
💙 Please support or share: chuffed.org/project/1548...
Every share or small donation helps. #AshaHardy #CommunitySupport #ColumbiaSIPA #CompassionInAction #TogetherWeCan
💙 Please support or share: chuffed.org/project/1548...
Every share or small donation helps. #AshaHardy #CommunitySupport #ColumbiaSIPA #CompassionInAction #TogetherWeCan
Asha's Medical Relief Fund
Hello! Please help,
chuffed.org
October 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Our Columbia SIPA community is rallying around classmate Asha Hardy, who’s facing a serious health challenge.
💙 Please support or share: chuffed.org/project/1548...
Every share or small donation helps. #AshaHardy #CommunitySupport #ColumbiaSIPA #CompassionInAction #TogetherWeCan
💙 Please support or share: chuffed.org/project/1548...
Every share or small donation helps. #AshaHardy #CommunitySupport #ColumbiaSIPA #CompassionInAction #TogetherWeCan
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful #July4th. Thank you to those who stand guard for our freedoms. 🇺🇸✨ #ThankYouTroops
July 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful #July4th. Thank you to those who stand guard for our freedoms. 🇺🇸✨ #ThankYouTroops
In honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, on June 14, 2025, this is my Company Command photo when I was the Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 335th Signal Command (Theater)(Provisional), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, 2007-2008.
June 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, on June 14, 2025, this is my Company Command photo when I was the Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 335th Signal Command (Theater)(Provisional), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, 2007-2008.
March 31 – March may be ending, but your journey continues. Keep growing! #KeepGoing #StayInspired
March 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
March 31 – March may be ending, but your journey continues. Keep growing! #KeepGoing #StayInspired
It’s not every day that you can take a picture with a Nobel Prize Winner. @mariaressa.bsky.social great to see you again at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social. @columbiasipa.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
It’s not every day that you can take a picture with a Nobel Prize Winner. @mariaressa.bsky.social great to see you again at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social. @columbiasipa.bsky.social
At the Low Library for @columbiasipa.bsky.social Alumni Day and Reunion, Nobel Laureate and Distinguished @columbiauniversity.bsky.social University IGP Fellow Maria Ressa (right) #columbia #columbiasipa #nyc #newyork
March 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
At the Low Library for @columbiasipa.bsky.social Alumni Day and Reunion, Nobel Laureate and Distinguished @columbiauniversity.bsky.social University IGP Fellow Maria Ressa (right) #columbia #columbiasipa #nyc #newyork
March 29 - Your story isn’t over yet. Brighter days are ahead. #HopefulHeart
March 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
March 29 - Your story isn’t over yet. Brighter days are ahead. #HopefulHeart
March 28 - Even in tough times, you are still growing. #StrengthWithin
March 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
March 28 - Even in tough times, you are still growing. #StrengthWithin
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These DC Metro ads suddenly became way more relevant…
March 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
These DC Metro ads suddenly became way more relevant…
March 26 - Keep faith in yourself—every small victory counts. #KeepPushing
March 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
March 26 - Keep faith in yourself—every small victory counts. #KeepPushing
March 25 - Healing isn’t linear. Give yourself grace. #BePatientWithYourself
March 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
March 25 - Healing isn’t linear. Give yourself grace. #BePatientWithYourself
March 23 - You are not alone in this. You are seen, heard, and valued. #HereForYou
March 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
March 23 - You are not alone in this. You are seen, heard, and valued. #HereForYou
March 22 - Take a deep breath. You are doing better than you think. #BelieveInYourself
March 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
March 22 - Take a deep breath. You are doing better than you think. #BelieveInYourself
March 21 - Your kindness makes the world brighter. Keep shining. #SpreadLove
March 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
March 21 - Your kindness makes the world brighter. Keep shining. #SpreadLove
March 19 - Breathe. You are capable, strong, and resilient. #YouGotThis
March 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
March 19 - Breathe. You are capable, strong, and resilient. #YouGotThis
March 18 - Every challenge is shaping a stronger version of you. #StayBrave
March 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
March 18 - Every challenge is shaping a stronger version of you. #StayBrave
March 17 - Comparison steals joy. Focus on your own path. #BeYourself
March 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
March 17 - Comparison steals joy. Focus on your own path. #BeYourself
March 16 - Be proud of how far you’ve come. You’re doing great! #CelebrateYourJourney
March 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
March 16 - Be proud of how far you’ve come. You’re doing great! #CelebrateYourJourney
March 15 - Mistakes don’t define you. They help you grow. #KeepLearning
March 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
March 15 - Mistakes don’t define you. They help you grow. #KeepLearning
March 14 - Your worth is not measured by your productivity. #YouAreEnough
March 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
March 14 - Your worth is not measured by your productivity. #YouAreEnough
March 13 - It’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to do it all alone. #SupportMatters
March 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
March 13 - It’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to do it all alone. #SupportMatters