Mandy Davis | LGT Class of 2025
Compiled by LAUREN JURGENSEN | Photos by BRIAN PETERS
What was your first job as an adult and what did you learn from it?
Student admin at USDA Rural Development in Topeka. I learned how to function in a much larger system under direction from my supervisor, and the importance of clear and concise communication when understanding complex issues or tasks.
What are you doing to make Topeka a stronger community?
Working with the incredible team at UKHS St. Francis is an honor and very rewarding. We recently had a Pop Tab collection competition for the Ronald McDonald House and collected over 48 pounds! I also donate blood and platelets, volunteer at Harvesters and grow my hair to donate it to Wigs for Kids. Helping people is my passion in life, making the world a better place one day at a time.
What is your favorite locally owned business?
Matryoshka Tattoo in NOTO. My tattoos tell the story of my life in ways words never could. Each of the artists are insanely talented and I love talking to them during my sessions. Top-notch people and art!
In your opinion, what does Topeka need the most right now?
Empathy. We need to understand each other’s thoughts and feelings, particularly around difficult topics so we can find the common ground to compromise and make the world a better place.
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