Leadership Greater Topeka 2022: MARTY HILLARD

Photo by: Braden Dimick

WHAT DO YOU THINK PEOPLE SHOULD BE BOLDER AT?

Exposing themselves to something new.

YOUR SING-A-LONG SONG?

Seventeen by Cowboy Indian Bear

HOW DO YOU SERVE THE TOPEKA COMMUNITY?

I’m currently a Friends of the Library member. I also volunteer for Habitat For Humanity, Scott Dual Language Magnet Elementary School, and ArtsConnect. I’ve previously served with YWCA of Northeast Kansas, Kansas Interfaith Action, and the U.S. Department of Justice. I’ve been blessed to have an audience for my music and writing for many years.

WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES?

I want to continue growing as a husband, father and son. I want to be a conduit for others to access their passions and interests. I want to be a more prolific artist. I want to help create more opportunities for people to express themselves through music and art.

ADVICE IN A DIFFICULT MOMENT?

“Let it go.”