Leadership Greater Topeka | Carmen Romero-Nichols
Compiled by LAUREN JURGENSEN | Photos by BRADEN DIMICK
What is the biggest professional goal you have accomplished?
In 2019, I completed grad school to advance my career and create more opportunities for myself. My oldest daughter graduated high school within days in the same month and year as me, so we essentially graduated “together.” This was one of the most meaningful accomplishments of ours as I not only celebrated myself professionally and academically, but I watched my child celebrate herself as well. Our journey was one of a kind, but we got through it together.
What music artist or type of music and why does it impact you?
I grew up in Mexico City, where my parents introduced me to artists like Luis Miguel, Jose Jose, Vicente Fernandez, Alejandra Guzman, Rocio Durcal, Mana and many more. I have a Pandora station called “Mom’s Cleaning Music,” and it’s my go-to when I want to listen to music. I also feel like it keeps me connected to my roots.
What do you collect? Why?
I absolutely love football and I collect players’ autographs. I began paying attention to NFL games when I was in high school, and since then I’ve become a big Kansas City Chiefs fan. I try to go to at least one practice during training camp so that I can collect autographs. I now have quite a few. Two of my most treasured items have Travis Kelce’s signature.
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