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In Celebration Of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Brittny Sorrells
Taylor Hunter Indianapolis
Older sister to rock star brothers (twins) and blessed to have amazing parents A proud dog mom Spiritual and attend Traders Point Christian Church in downtown Indy Slightly obsessed with Top Chef, crime documentaries, and the podcast Criminal Embarrassed to admit I order ClusterTruck more than I cook Spontaneous when it comes to traveling and spur-of-the-moment adventures Happiest when I am in warm weather and outside An avid supporter of equality for all A glass half full type A born and raised Hoosier
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Taylor Hunter
Julie Veldman Harris
Julie Veldman Harris Columbus
A mom to Gabe (3) and Elaina (6 months) A wife to Mike, who I married about a year after meeting (online) – when you know, you know! An avid Notre Dame fan A Barnes & Thornburg lifer. I started as a summer associate and have worked in three offices, and truly love them all. A horseback rider and competitor A firm believer that “love is love” Extremely close to my (large and loud) family Excited to attend any sporting event A devoted friend. I had 12 bridesmaids who are all still my best friends, and I would have a few more to add if I were getting married today! Happiest when I am with my kids (and on a beach, if we are getting specific)
Alida Baldazo
Alida Baldazo Chicago
Half Dutch and half Mexican, and I always thought that was a unique combo Named after my Dutch great-great-aunt; nobody pronounces my name correctly, but I’m never offended by it Occasionally a stand-in for my husband’s social media projects at work and was on a billboard once An animal lover and self-proclaimed “cat lady”. I also have the sweetest pit bull ever. A major control freak and have to remind myself to “let it go” frequently All about camping, fishing and hiking and I go on annual kayak trips at Turkey Run Married to someone four inches shorter than me – without heels on A band geek at heart; I played clarinet for seven years, piano for a couple and now handbells in my church choir An avid concert-goer – I go to about 20 concerts a year A person with MAJOR anxiety. Agreeing to be featured here made me dizzy and my throat close up.
Brittny Sorrells Dallas
Taylor Hunter Dallas
Julie Veldman Harris Dallas
The proud daughter of a Taiwanese immigrant mother Married to a New Yorker who has changed my view of the world Saved by grace through faith The first in my family to receive a college education A dog mom to two adorable Pekingese, LingLing and PaoPao Quite possibly the worst cook in the state, who follows recipes but still manages to ruin them Happiest on a beach An advocate for animal conservation and species survival An avid reader who averages 100-plus books a year A classically trained pianist
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Charlotte Smithson Columbus
A Columbus transplant, born and raised in Reno, Nevada (Go Pack!) Committed to leading an eco-conscious, sustainable life through vegetarianism and ethical consumerism A first-generation college graduate and a staunch advocate of liberal arts institutions Exceptionally bad at most creative endeavors (e.g. embroidery) but still committed to practicing Interested in coding and web development thanks to my dad’s career as a database administrator A dog mom to a sassy 7-year-old Chihuahua mix, who I rescued in December 2018 Obsessed with iced mochas and a patron at many local, independently owned coffee shops Exclusively a nonfiction reader, despite the fact I majored in English literature A volunteer at Columbus Humane, Habitat for Humanity, and other organizations Above all else, a work-in-progress ally, always striving to learn more to empower others
Sarah Hawk Atlanta
A native of Cebu City, Philippines, who moved to the U.S. when I was 3 years old. My heritage is Chinese, Spanish, Filipino and Greek. Married to a wonderful partner, my husband, Shawn Gross. We have a 17-year-old, Zoe, and my 19-year-old niece, Madison, also lives with us An avid runner who has completed nine marathons in Anchorage, Chicago, Atlanta, Disney World, Marine Corps in Washington, D.C., and London, among others One who enjoys traveling to countries off the beaten path – Iceland, the Galápagos Islands, Machu Picchu, and Tanzania, where I did volunteer teaching A Latin and Greek major who studied ancient archeology on a Fulbright scholarship in Rome, Italy; I taught high school Latin before attending law school On the advisory board of the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network, which provides pro bono legal assistance to immigrant victims of violence and human trafficking A pet lover! Our family has dogs, cats, fish, and four new chicks that we are raising as pets (and for fresh eggs). The oldest of five children – one sister and three brothers A former news and features editor and reporter for The Red & Black, the University of Georgia student newspaper Missing Orangetheory, my main pastime before shelter at home. Now, I've learned to enjoy long family walks, picnics, board games and cooking together.
Naomi Kwang Indianapolis
Thankful for the grace of God and salvation through Jesus Christ An attorney through divine revelation and guidance Blessed to be of the Farrell-Kwang clan as a wife and mother to three daughters and a son A Malacca-born Singaporean who speaks four languages An introvert who enjoys having parties Tummy-satisfied if I have time to cook authentic Singaporean dishes (Hainanese chicken rice, Laksa, Hokkien noodles, etc.) A contemporary dancer who is grateful to still perform at church Looking forward to visiting Israel and my ancestral home in Fujian Province, China Waiting to take up Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush’s offer to carpool between Indy and Lafayette, Indiana Likely the only summer associate pregnant during my internship… thankful for a supportive Barnes & Thornburg family!