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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 mother of a 7-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl An immigrant who, at 17, moved to the U.S. alone on her first ever international flight Someone who has now visited more than 50 countries and 46 U.S. states A military child, the daughter of a retired Indian Navy physician and a high school teacher Someone who has a PhD in biomedical engineering and spent many years in academic research Going to be a part-time law student starting this fall A big proponent of diversifying access to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education An avid Boston sports fan (Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins) An outdoor enthusiast who prefers the mountains to the ocean Someone who enjoys experimenting with different cuisines in the kitchen
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James Vergara Chicago
A second-generation Filipino American A former band kid, present band adult A nine-time marathon runner Also a speedrunner … of the New York Times crossword An avid gamer who is into the latest consoles, like the Switch, PS5, and Peloton Often embarrassed by my Shiba Inu in front of other dog owners Someone who has waited in line overnight for Saturday Night Live tickets on more than one occasion Obsessed with syntax, which dovetails into fascination with language (whether it’s native, foreign, or programming) Always on the lookout for new hiking trails and rad skate parks A pretty decent cook; ask me about my breakfast tacos
Tejas Shah Chicago
Someone whose name confounds most people – it’s pronounced “Tay-jus” Someone who has lived in India, South Africa, the UK, and the United States A sports lover whose interests range from running, tennis, basketball, baseball and football to cricket Someone who loves travel, including on my own. A trip to Cambodia and Myanmar is one of the highlights. A big believer in public service and activism – we have the power to help bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice A really good singer but a person who can’t read sheet music The father of two children who strives to help them live their full heritage Somebody who is happiest with his friends and family Somebody who has more goals than he has time for A lifelong Blue Devil
Clinton Yu Washington, D.C.
Married to my college sweetheart, Abby Father to Theodore and Caroline A proud son of immigrants from Hong Kong A Texas Longhorn alum – Hook ’em Horns! The slowest eater (except when it comes to fried chicken) A huge NBA basketball fan Not a morning person Still not used to East Coast winters Always up for a vacation in Hawaii Feeling optimistic about the rest of 2021
