Lee Burchfield has pretty much spent his whole life in libraries — first as a volunteer in grade school and now as director of the Louisville Free Public Library. He joined the library in 1997 and served in various roles up to being appointed director in 2019. … [Read more...] about A Lifetime Spent In The Stacks
Meaningful Work
Onward And Upward: How Merrily Orsini Is Using Her Passion To Advocate For Aging Care
Merrily Orsini is 70 “and proud of it.” She founded Eldercare Solutions in 1981, sold it in 1996, and in 1998 founded Corecubed, which specializes in marketing for aging care companies. She continues to serve as president and CEO of the company and is a well-known conference … [Read more...] about Onward And Upward: How Merrily Orsini Is Using Her Passion To Advocate For Aging Care
A Guiding Light: “I’ve been where you are now…”
When Berta Weyenberg was 30, she left her native Cuba with her young sons, Juan and Felix, to begin a new life in the United States. Her older brother, Dr. Juan Polo came to Louisville in 1995 through the U.S. lottery visa program. Berta was chosen through the lottery the … [Read more...] about A Guiding Light: “I’ve been where you are now…”
Clest Lanier discusses future adventures and the changes she hopes to see in Louisville.
No plans for retirement for this enthusiastic and energetic woman. Clest Lanier serves as community liaison with the unit at the University of Louisville’s College of Arts and Science Dean’s office that deals with diversity, engagement, culture, and climate. She is one of the … [Read more...] about Clest Lanier discusses future adventures and the changes she hopes to see in Louisville.
A Doctor With an Artistic Heart
Here is a man who definitely puts heart into his art. Over the last 16 years, pediatrician Dr. Ronald Lehocky has fashioned and donated close to 50,000 polymer clay heart pins. All the money (at $10 a pin) goes to support continuing education for the therapists at the Kids Center … [Read more...] about A Doctor With an Artistic Heart