Emily Siedlik is one of the newest members of our Travois team. She started out as an intern this summer and was recently hired to join the development team full time. In her role as project coordinator, she helps tribes to develop project applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credits, gather due diligence items and meet carryover and final pay requirements. To get to know her better, we came up with a fun questionnaire. Read on to meet Emily S.
Education: I received a bachelor’s degree in French from Loyola University Chicago and minored in both business and international studies.
What attracted you to Travois? The mission and the comfortable, welcoming and engaging work environment
What is one thing you would like Travois staff and clients to know about you? I’m proud to have served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Rwanda from 2010 to 2012.
What did you want to be as a kid? A writer
What is your favorite meal? Pasta with pesto, zucchini and grilled chicken
If you were stranded on a deserted island, name something you would miss. Breakfast cereal – all kinds
What talent do you wish you had? The ability to pick up and speak foreign languages with ease
What is your favorite sports team? The Chicago Cubs
What do you like to do when you aren’t working? Read, knit, bake and spend time with friends and family
What is your favorite thing about Kansas City? The city is large enough that you can always find something entertaining to do but small enough that you can feel like you’re a part of a community and won’t get lost in the shuffle.