Job: President of Target Foundation and community relations for Target Corp.
Age: 42.
Residence: St. Louis Park.
Family: Husband Bill Kiffmeyer, a scientist currently working in biotechnology.
Education: Master's in social service administration from the University of Chicago; B.A. in journalism from Indiana University.
Affiliations include: Member of the Links; commissioner, Aspen Institute's Commission on No Child Left Behind.
Last good book read: "Whatever It Takes" by Paul Tough.
Last song downloaded: "Soldier of Love" by Sade.
Favorite TV show: "Law & Order."
Last good movie: "Crazy Heart."
Childhood heroes: My second- and third -grade teachers.
Current heroes: Mom and Dad.
Favorite getaway place: Any place on the planet; headed soon to Zambia and South Africa for a volunteer-and-safari vacation.
Favorite Target fashions currently in closet: Dresses from Liberty of London for Target, Merona, Mossimo.
Local restaurant you've eaten at the most in the past year: Café Barbette in Uptown.
When you feel like a little pampering, you: Unwind at home with my husband and dog.
Best advice ever received and from whom: "There are a few things in life worth fighting for: family, friends, faith, freedom and an education." My great-great-grandmother who lived to be 105 years old. Hattie was a wise woman.
Personal leadership philosophy: "Your words and your actions must be aligned to be a credible leader. I can't just talk about what I believe. I have to be involved."