On this episode of Growing on the Vine, Chris Ryan sits down with Dr. Yuan Hawks, candidate for Temecula City Council, District 5, to discuss an extraordinary journey from growing up under Communist China's one-child policy to serving her community in Southern California.Dr. Hawks shares how earning a full scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics at the University of Illinois changed the course of her life. She reflects on discovering Christianity while in graduate school, leaving a successful scientific career to become a full-time mother and homeschool educator, and embracing a life of servant leadership inspired by her faith.The conversation also explores the differences between life in communist China and the United States, the importance of family, homeschooling, volunteer leadership, and what motivated her to seek public office. Listeners will gain insight into her vision for preserving Temecula's family-friendly culture while serving the community with integrity and compassion.