CHARITY REYNOLDS

of the Oldenburg Arts and Culture Community Board. I am a part of Mahtowa Covenant Church as well.

How do you spend your free time?

I enjoy being with my husband, our 9-month-old daughter and our 3-year-old Newfie. We like to spend time outdoors, hiking, biking and camping.

Tell us about an influential person in your life.

My mother was a selfless, loving and brave woman. She taught me how to put others before my own needs and how to live a life with purpose doing God’s will. She taught me about the importance of identifying with

What do you do?

(job, community involvement)

Employed at PAVSA (Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault) as a sexual assault nurse examiner program coordinator; firstyear law student at Mitchell Hamline School of Law; board member of Lake Superior Community Health Center; Duluth Community Garden Program; Lake Superior Sustainable

Farming Association; commissioner on City of Duluth Parking Commission

How do you spend your free time?

Getting outdoors. I love camping, hiking, paddling, hammocking and mountain biking. I also enjoy reading, getting sucked into a binge-worthy TV series, and spending time out in the garden.

Tell us about an influential person in your life.

I would say the most influential person in my life is my mom. I get my work ethic, resilience and sense of humor from her. No matter the pursuit, my mom has supported me 100% as I have chased my dreams. I have a lot of gratitude to her for being such a stable and loving presence throughout my life.

Where is your favorite place in Duluth/Superior?

The Sucker River. It’s such a gem. There are one’s own roots and heritage. I hope to teach my daughter about her diverse heritage from Mexico, Ireland and Scotland.

Where is your favorite place in Duluth/Superior?

Va Bene’s outside deck overlooking Lake Superior.

What have you learned in your time spent at home during the pandemic?

I have learned the importance of making time to be with family. In the past I have put off trips to visit family due to being busy. As soon as it is safe to travel more readily, we are going to take the time and energy to go to Mexico, Arizona and wherever else our family has settled.