Home: Greater Atlanta, GA. Age: I'm a limited edition. Profession: Public health. Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Title: Health Scientist. Alma mater: University of Alabama at Birmingham; Emory University.
Current project: Serving at the food bank. Recent recognition: I expect that it is going to turn out really well because you are doing it! Recent professional development: Use of plain language in scientific writing. Latest accomplishment: Being able to grow food. Latest contribution to others: Led a mentoring circle. Hobbies: Physical activity, swimming, hiking, river kayaking, gardening. Recent travel or adventure: A trip to Italy. Last book read: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, by Samin Noosrat. Recently viewed and recommended: Yellowstone. Recent unique acquisition: A small painting on an ethically sourced walrus tusk.
Personality profile: Contemplative, open, intuitive; critical thinker. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Witty. Moral compass: The words of sages. How do you define a perfect friendship? Being there when you need them. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Platonic. What is your greatest joy? Spreading joy. What is your greatest fear? The entire world collapsing. What is your guilty pleasure? Chocolate. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Really. What natural talent have you neglected? Developing musical instrument skills. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Artists and philanthropists. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Good food gives the soul some joy. What is at the top of your bucket list? Visiting places that I have not yet been. How do you relieve stress? Physical activity and meditation. What is your go-to workout? Brisk walking. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Scenery.
What was your first paying job? A big box store employee. What was your favorite college course? Brain and Behavior. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Musical chairs. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Paintings. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Mentors. What’s the best advice you received growing up? See the good in other people. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Either enjoy what you doing, or move on. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Motor vehicles. What is your favorite app? Advance order apps. What is your go-to source of news and information? Discerning between different news sources. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Nature. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The Olympics. Seeing all the people of the world come together in harmony.
What is your big idea?
Bringing people together.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Upgrading my skill set. What change would you like to see in the world? Harmony. What message do you want to send out into the world? Enjoy each day. What widely held belief do you reject? Weekend starts on Friday morning. What mega-trend most excites you? Gen Z will change the world. What mega-trend most concerns you? AI in everything.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Adventures and Lessons. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? The divinely inspired ones. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? I was fascinated with machines, so, an engineer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Family photos. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Surrounded by loved ones. What advice would you give your younger self? Be more daring. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The days I spent with my father in hospital. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? While pursuing my master’s degree.
Personal mission: Serving others. Personal motto: Do as much good that you can do every day. Favorite quote: “Anything worth doing, is worth doing well” (my father). Desired epitaph: He did the best that he could.
