Home: Smyrna, GA. Age: 47. Profession: Finance, audit, risk management, regulatory compliance. Organization: Department of Community Health. Title: Deputy Finance Director. Alma mater: Jacksonville State University.
Current project: Leading a study group to obtain a license to become a Certified Public Finance Officer. Recent professional development: Certified Government Audit Professional. Latest contribution to others: Speaking to high school students about career opportunities in government finance. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Serving the citizens of the State of Georgia. Hobbies: Whitewater kayaking, motorcycles, cycling, roller-skating. Recent travel or adventure: Kayaking in the Amazon Rainforest.
Personality profile: Fun, responsible, genuine, authentic, honest. Moral compass: What effect will my choices have on others? How do you define an ideal business relationship? Bounce ideas off each other and grow within. What is your greatest joy? My son. What word or phrase do you use far too often? It is what it is. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? The river, I love to go kayaking. What is at the top of your bucket list? To kayak all over the world. How do you relieve stress? Physical activity, journaling, yoga.
What was your favorite college course? Photography. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A photograph of almost 100 women kayakers before we paddled the river together. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My mentor, Kenneth Ward. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never turn down free advice. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Showing up is 90% of the job. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Nature. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Moving from Alabama to Colorado, which expanded my views.
What message do you want to send out into the world?
Never give up.
What mega-trend most excites you? Encouraging older people to be more active. What mega-trend most concerns you? Society being overwhelmed by technology.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Humble Beginnings. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Julia Roberts. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Mark Twain. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A ballerina lawyer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Photographs. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t waste your time worrying about things you can’t control. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The birth of my son.
Personal mission: Service. Personal motto: Never say die. Desired epitaph: Devoted mother.
