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I Am Barnes & Thornburg - Women's History Month
Terri Bruksch
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Indianapolis
I AM...
An Indiana girl from an Indiana town with a goodlookin’ mama who always was around... and a Tom Petty fan/plagiarist
A wife of 23 years to an incredibly patient man
Proud aunt to six nephews, three nieces and one grand-niece
A Catholic convert with aspirations of becoming a saint
A serial adopter of dogs in search of a home, with three dogs currently in residence
The first person in my family to earn a four-year degree
An avid reader of books that I never seem to finish
Inspired by Barnes & Thornburg women and to name a few: Kari Jackson, Julia Gard and Linda Todd
Karen Smith
Indianapolis
I AM...
A strong advocate for working mothers. It is possible to be a good mom and also have a career
Happiest in my kitchen making dinner for family and friends. I’m a decent cook, but a bad baker
A mom to two girls under three and wife to a TV anchor/reporter
A proud participant in the 2000 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Spontaneous! I love a spur-of-the-moment road trip or outing somewhere new
A true believer in family comes first
A Green Bay Packers fan married to a Minnesota Vikings fan
Inspired by Barnes & Thornburg women and to name a few: Sherri Massa, Gwen Ragno and Kara Popelas
Melissa Vallone
Chicago
I AM...
A strong believer that you are responsible for using your skills and talent to make the most of any opportunity or situation
The youngest of five children and the first in my family to graduate from college
Married to a wonderful man who stole my heart by making me laugh
Intensely competitive at board games – Risk anyone?
Blessed to a be a mom to a son and daughter who have taught me the true meaning of love
Happiest when hosting and entertaining family and friends
A budding gardener and amateur bartender – but not at the same time
A work in progress – current goal is more patience
Inspired by Barnes & Thornburg women and to name a few: Paula Goedert, Carol Boruta and Caitlin Byczko
Monica Lockard
Indianapolis
I AM
A mother to Isaiah, my heartbeat for the past 16 years
A sister to my identical twin Monique and brother Marques
A gifted cook that seasons with love
A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the first black sorority founded in 1908, for 23 years
A life member of Purdue Alumni – Boiler Up!
A sun-chasing beach bum extraordinaire
Engaged to the love of my life, Jason, who has served our community as a firefighter for almost 16 years
Victorious!
Inspired by Barnes & Thornburg women and to name a few: Sarah Kuhny and Dawn Howell
