More about Laysha Ward

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.

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.

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.