Trailblazer Spotlight

Vanessa Williams

Interview Questions

What is a story that you’d like to share related to your experiences and/or the legacy you hope to leave?
Not a story, but this quote that guides my teaching and community work: “I have created nothing really beautiful, really lasting, but if I can inspire one of these youngsters to develop the talent I know they possess, then my monument will be in their work.” ~Augusta Savage
Who or what inspires you, and why?
I’m inspired by every day people who practice kindness, compassion, and direct action for justice in their daily lives. It’s this type of consistency that makes waves for positive social change.