10 Year Vision for Knoxville
10 years from now I would love to see a more equitable Knoxville where we all have stable housing, financial security, quality early care and education, access to food, and more.
What is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret?
The bread at Steamboat Sandwiches is the best sandwich bread ever.
What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?
I would ensure that everyone in Knoxville has an equal opportunity for success.
What is your favorite Knoxville memory?
I have so many wonderful memories of Knoxville in the fall that I really can't pick one. There is just something magical about the start of fall in Knoxville. The crisp air in the early morning, to the way the afternoon light has a different slant, and the seasonal happenings around town. The one that always gets me though, is the smell of roasting JFG coffee beans.
What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand?
Favorite Book: Achilles by Elizabeth Cook
What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?
When I was 19 my first boss told me that I was only allowed to ask him three questions per day and to choose wisely. He said: "You will never be successful if you don't learn to trust yourself in making decisions" Dan Wrinn - National Director of Governmental Affairs, Ducks Unlimited
What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?
It is possible to help others without sacrificing yourself along the way.
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