Leadership Greater Topeka 2022: NIKKI RAMIREZ-JENNINGS

Photos by: Braden Dimick

YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL?

Eagles—because they can rise above storms.

SHARE WHAT MAKES TOPEKA SPECIAL TO YOU.

I have lived in Topeka my entire life. I stay because of the slow pace, friendly people and natural beauty. Where else can you get four seasons in one day, be anywhere in about 15 minutes and meet a friend wherever you go!?

WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?

Transparency, because if I can trust myself, I can be trusted by others. Integrity, because I value authenticity and sincerity. And empathy, as I am able to see what others see and feel what others feel.

IF YOU WERE MENTORING SOMEONE IN YOUR FIELD, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM?

Serving the community is hard work, but everything hard is worth it. Always leave people, places, and things better than you found them. Practice good self-care! We can’t love and serve others well if we don’t serve and love ourselves first.