Eileen Yanoviak
Director of the Carnegie Center for Art and
History, a branch of the Floyd County Library.
Definition of leadership:
I think the best leaders exhibit these qualities: passion, vision, compas-
sion, character, and action. Passionate leaders who can clearly convey vision
are inspirational. They enthusiastically take action alongside their employ-
ees, peers, and community, building confidence through strength of character
and compassion.
How has the coronavirus outbreak impacted your life most
and what will you tell future generations about COVID-19
from your perspective?
The pandemic has forced us all to re-evaluate what matters. Maybe we
are reminded to slow down and appreciate the small things, like a beauti-
ful spring flower on a sunny day. Or maybe we will remember to express
our gratitude for the teachers that care for, educate, and inspire our children.
I hope everyone will take this opportunity to recognize that the creative
arts — visual, theater, music, film, and literature — sustain and unite us in
times of joy and tribulation.
Christopher
Gardner
Director of Stormwater Utility and
Flood Control District for City of
New Albany
If you could put your time and/or money
into one thing in Southern Indiana to
make it better, what would it be and why?
It would be to expand and enhance recycling
programs for ease to residents and businesses, and
not just limited to plastic, cans, glass and paper,
but to also include yard waste, electronics, hazard-
ous chemicals, etc. We have the ability to recycle
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these things already, but the task to do so becomes
burdensome to everyday life for many people.
How has the coronavirus outbreak im-
pacted your life most and what will you
tell future generations about COVID-19
from your perspective?
So far, COVID-19 has forced me to come up
with new and creative ways to take care of the
responsibilities I have committed to in life. Things
I will remember forever are the canceled sporting
events, the closing of schools, the closing of dine-in
restaurants and more. However, the one thing that
blows my mind more than anything is the fact that
toilet paper is the hottest commodity during a pan-
demic. I hope that we find a solution to COVID-19
soon and that we do not have to add to our list of
memories to share with future generations.