An Interview with Keirsten:

What is your professional and/or personal ambition?

My ambition is to positively impact the lives of others while continually growing as an individual on both personal and professional levels.

If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, dead or alive, who would they be and why?

J.K. Rowling because I love the Harry Potter series, Randy Pausch because his perspective on life is incredibly inspiring to me, and my grandfather on my father's side because he passed away before I was born and I would love to learn more about my family's history.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Completing graduate school.

Who is your role model?

My parents. My father is one of the most generous and selfless individuals I know. My mother is outspoken, yet incredibly empathetic.

My teammates would describe me as...

inquisitive!

Biggest pet peeve?

People who leave shopping carts in parking spaces (especially when the cart corral is only a couple spaces away!).

First job?

Shop clerk

Favorite type of music?

Anything upbeat and fun.

Favorite sports team? (Besides the Ice, duh!)

I like a variety of Colorado-based teams. It's too hard to pick just one!

Favorite movie/movie star?

Mandy Moore. She is an incredible performer and seems like a really sweet person.

Favorite ice cream? Chocolate.

Favorite food? Strawberries.

What always brings a smile to your face?

When I am reminded how lucky I am to live in a place that has some of the most gorgeous sunrises/sunsets in the world.

Hobbies?

Reading, cooking, hiking, and dancing.

What is your life philosophy?

Keep calm and carry on.

If you were an animal, what would you be?

Something very furry so I could handle the Colorado winters.

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