Leadership Greater Topeka | Jackie Fox
Compiled by LAUREN JURGENSEN | Photos by BRADEN DIMICK
Who or what has had the greatest impact on your career and why?
Maria Kutina, my partner and mentor at HTK. I admire and respect her because she doesn’t ask me to do anything she isn’t willing to do herself. She is supportive, offers positive feedback and gives constructive criticism. I feel valued and affirmed by her and I know that she trusts me. No matter the pressure, she chooses to look on the bright side.
What music artist or type of music and why does it impact you?
Taylor Swift. I have been a Swiftie from the very beginning. She was my first concert, and I actually got to meet her and have my picture taken with her! Taylor Swift is a great storyteller and has so much perseverance and grit. By being vulnerable, she connects with her audience and makes her songs feel like they are yours, too.
What is one word you would use to describe yourself and why?
Brave. I believe I am brave because it doesn’t come easy to speak publicly to people I don’t know, or to risk my well-being to put my ideas before others even when I do know them. It takes courage to lead when you are uncomfortable. I step out of my comfort zone to help others, risk disagreement and criticism in order to further the bigger objective of values, plan and organize events that others may deem unimportant and do the right thing even when no one is looking.
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