Amy Elizabeth Dickerson, 30, is the divert co-ordinator (marketing) at Sears North Bay. Her job provides her the opportunity to work with many community groups. She is a Sears Green Team captain and has an interest in environmental issues.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: My greatest accomplishment has been to enjoy the journey of university and graduating on the dean's list from Trent University. I was able to study and immerse myself in what I am passionate about-the study of the natural environment. The greatest accomplishment of my time at Trent was the opportunity to spend two semesters in Thailand.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: I had a growing passion for the environment, and my teacher, Bruce Murphy, helped to ignite it into a lifelong pursuit. "Murph" was the most enthusiastic and enlightening teacher I had in high school.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: The opportunities within this community and the surrounding area are boundless and truly exciting.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: I have an affinity to the art of marketing and would like to incorporate that with my passion for the natural environment. I believe this translates into eco-consulting or sustainability coaching for the corporate and public sectors. I also enjoy creating items from reclaimed products and look forward to marketing them. I look forward to the other experiences and opportunities. "Live your life with arms wide open. Today is where your book begins. The rest is still unwritten..." Natasha Bedingfield