The Interview: Kristin Webb of Coweta Community Foundation
From Staff Reports
This month, The Paper visited with Kristin Webb, CEO of Coweta Community Foundation for its October Q&A.
Briefly describe yourself and what you do/did.
As CEO of the Coweta Community Foundation, I work to connect individuals and businesses with meaningful causes. My goal is to build partnerships that strengthen Coweta County; while helping local nonprofits access the resources and grants, they need to create lasting community impact.
Best piece of advice you’ve received.
Trust the process, even when you can’t see the outcome.
If I had it to do over …
I would have taken more time to celebrate the small wins along the way and taken a few more vacations.
You are going on an extended solo trip. What three albums and three books would you take?
Albums: Rumours by Fleetwood Mac, Traveller by Chris Stapleton, The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift. Books: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, and The Bible.
Tell us one thing about yourself that few people know.
I have a genetic disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which means I’m literally more flexible than I should be—great for yoga, not so great for joints! In addition, I’ve caught a striped marlin off the coast of Cabo, who happened to stab me in the leg.
You are hosting a dinner party for six. What five people, living or dead, would you invite and why.
Jimmy Buffett, Nelson Mandela, my late grandma Betty, Princess Diana and Melinda Gates – for their diverse perspectives and wisdom
Name an as yet unfulfilled dream.
Someday, I hope to take a year off to travel around the world and learn from different cultures.
If you weren’t doing what you are, you would be …
I’d love to oversee corporate philanthropy efforts or manage marketing and communications for a company with a heart for the community.
Your go-to food.
I love to support local restaurants. So, when going out to eat its typically Asian like Garlic or Tomo, while cooking at home its Italian (my son and I love to make homemade pasta).
Favorite movies(s).
Fried Green Tomatoes, Pride & Prejudice or Top Gun series
Dogs or cats?
Dogs! There’s nothing better than their unconditional love.
Your favorite quote and why.
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi. It’s a simple but powerful call to action.
Name something that you are extremely glad you did or accomplished.
I’m incredibly proud of growing the foundation’s reach and impact in the community over the years.
What advice would you give your younger self just starting out on their own.
Be patient with yourself. Success is a marathon, not a sprint.
Great interview & answers!!!!