January 2012 Member of the Month

Age: 26

Occupation: Self Employed

Employer: Southern Home Staffers (owner)

Married/Children? no

College you attended: University of Houston       

Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies  

Hometown: Lafayette, Louisiana

High School you attended: St. Thomas More Catholic High School         

Hobbies: cooking, reading, shopping, organizing

One interesting fact about you: I know sign language.

Favorite Book: Every book I read is my favorite at that time…

Favorite Movie: Too many to choose just one! 

How long have you been a member of YWA? About a year now

How did you learn about YWA? Internet research for best Austin organizations

Why you joined YWA? It was the best organization I could find that encompassed all of the things I was looking to be a part of.

Goals for YWA this year: Meet more of our awesome members!

What brought you to Austin? The city itself and all it has to offer.

Favorite thing about Austin: Music, friendliness, and the community as a whole

Favorite Austin hangout: J. Black’s and Dogwood

Favorite Austin restaurant:  Cypress Grill (for the Cajun in me) and Trudy’s!