Name: Jessamyn Arnell Wead

Nicknames: Jess, Jessy, Jess-a-mundo, J-Ro, Bundada

Furry family members: Tommy the Cat, who loves: attacking feet, leaving a trail of dried leaves all over the house, sleeping on his back, and purring loudly in your ear

What I do all day at work: Working on the Development end of the spectrum, my focus is on connecting people to Vitamin Angels. My specialties include event planning, cause-marketing promotions and maintaining corporate partnerships. My daily activities cover a wide range but most days include working on some element of our ever-growing list of events, emailing with promotional partners and the highly anticipated check-in phone calls from Vitamin Angels' favorite Sr. VP (I'm hoping for some brownie points! Wink)

Food: Colorful, home-cooked, and shared with friends & family.

Travel to: anywhere! My best friend and greatest teacher is the open road.

Music: is best enjoyed with arms flailing, body moving, spirit soaring and mouth smiling.

When I was little I wanted to be: a marine biologist. The other-worldly secrets of the deep blue still mystify and intrigue me.

Everyday I?: Have a cup (or two) of coffee, tell myself to stretch...sometimes I actually do, and give thanks for the fortunate life I've had so far.

I find inspiration in: the simple yet profound impact of a kind word or nice gesture.

If I could have a super power it would be: to replace intolerance with compassion, and fear with love... the ability to fly would be cool too.

I love my job because: I'm lucky enough to be part of a group of authentic, hard-working, committed and incredibly fun-loving individuals who all share a vision of a world where no child suffers from lack of basic nutrients. At the Vitamin Angels office, I get to work day in and day out alongside these amazing people to make that vision a reality. Yes.. I love my job!

Words of wisdom: Smile.