Name: Amber Maiden

Company: Arts Center Task Force

Title: Operations Director

My Superpower is: Flexibility 

Six Questions with Amber

Question 1: What excites you most about Leadership Tri-Cities?

What excites me the most is the opportunity to develop my skills personally and professionally while also learning from other community professionals.

Question 2: If you could meet one person, who would it be? 

Bruce Walter Timm

He is an American artist, animator, writer, producer, and director renowned for his pivotal role in developing the DC Animated Universe. He co-created acclaimed series such as "Batman: The Animated Series," "Superman: The Animated Series," and "Justice League," and introduced iconic characters like Harley Quinn.

Question 3: What word or sentence would people close to you use to describe you?

Driven and passionate.

Question 4: What is one project you would be excited to work on in the Tri-Cities?

One project I would be excited about is a mentoring program for high schoolers. I had the opportunity to participate in a Delta High School Career Day and Mock Interviews. It was a great experience helping the students prepare for job interviews and answering questions about the workforce.

Question 5: My favorite spot in the Tri-Cities is:

A swing bench in Howard Amon Park that overlooks the river.

Question 6: Something that deserves more recognition in the Tri-Cities is:

The performing arts community. I wasn't aware of the number of groups and organizations that produce performing arts and the dedication these groups have. The sheer amount of talent deserves more recognition.