20 Under 40: Alicia Guerrero-Chavez
Alicia is tasked with creating a culture of compliance within the facility by monitoring areas of risk and following applicable rules and regulations. In addition to her compliance duties, she also oversees the transportation, facilities, kitchen, and administrative support departments, all of which serve to support the FSGC’s clinical programs in providing quality services to clients.
Outside of work, Alicia has served on the Shawnee Heights Elementary School PTO since 2017, and she was recently named the PTO President. She is also actively involved with the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, serving as the current chairperson for the Fiesta Mexicana Planning Committee and as a School of Religion Teacher for the last 19 years.
Alicia’s motto is “Be Kind,” and she tries to find small reminders and opportunities for kindness in her professional and personal life.
“The little things I do every day are so much more impactful than any grand gesture I could make in helping the Topeka community be a better place to live in.”
Are you a dog person or a cat person?
I’m a kid person, lol, it’s why I have five of my own. But choosing between the two, I’m definitely a dog person.
What advice would you give to your teenage self?
To never underestimate the value of your tribe and the importance of faith because life, while beautiful, is hard, and it’s those two things that give you the strength to keep going.
What drains you outside of work?
Ugliness drains me. It hurts my heart to see people being ugly to each other just because they can.
What’s the best job you’ve ever had, and what did you learn from it?
By far the best job I’ve ever had was being an RA at K-State University. That job, more than any other, prepared me for every job I have had since. It helped me develop valuable skills like how to work with a team, how to think on your feet and problem solve. It also showed me the need for a strong work ethic, the value of good communication skills and so much more.
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