Volunteer Spotlight: Jan Fisher
There are some volunteers that really have the passion — the passion to help and serve others! Jan Fisher is one of those volunteers! Jan came to us about 7 years ago. A friend of hers was playing bridge here, and he just knew that Jan would love volunteering here…and to our benefit, he was correct! Jan had served on many Boards in executive positions, but she really wanted to work with her hands, and provide a service that she could actually see directly benefit people, such as making food. Jan joined our kitchen crew and immediately knew she was in the right role. She truly enjoys seeing the smiling faces on people when she is at the Center.
Jan is from Wichita, Kansas. After her undergraduate work at Kansas State University, Jan went on to get her MBA in Economics at George Washington University in Washington, DC. She spent time in DC as a lobbyist for ARCO. When a Public Affairs position opened in Seattle in 1990 she took the opportunity to move here. Her executive position had her overseeing government and community relations and communications for ARCO in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. She also got to experience life in Anchorage, Alaska for a stint. After her time with ARCO, Jan also worked in Executive roles for Alaska Airlines, and eventually retired from Boeing in 2010. Jan is a life-long learner! Her interest in philosophy, theology, and world religion, also led her to achieve her Masters’ degree in Spirituality.
Jan cannot seem so say enough kind words about the kitchen environment that Chef Francisco creates. She says, “He makes a happy kitchen!” She says he works so hard, and is extremely patient and dedicated to the volunteers and the visitors. This is just one of the reasons she continues to come back. She describes the Senior Center as a ‘very vibrant community, with a BIG HEART’. She also loves volunteering here because of the other volunteers she gets to spend time with. Jan says, “It’s a celebration to be here!”
When Jan is not volunteering, she might be traveling and spending time with her friends! Jan also enjoys Photography, Creative Writing, and Watercolor. She is also busy darting around on her e-bike! We are so grateful that Jan makes time to share her patience, wisdom and kindness with us here at the Senior Center. We are a better place because of volunteers like Jan!
