Community Q&A 03/08/04

Name: Dana Hukel

Lives in: Dexter, Mo.

Family: Spouse, Brian, English teacher and basketball coach; Olivia Grace, daughter, 18 months.

Job: Coordinator of St. Francis Medical Center Marketing and Public Relations Account Services.

What do you like most about the area? Being close to my family.

Favorite food: Fresh salad with feta cheese.

Favorite TV show: "Seinfeld."

Best advice: Take responsibility for your own growth. "Plant your own garden instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers" (paraphrased from a poem).

Person you most admire: I see many people I admire every day who show courage, strength and resilience, whether it be patient, family, physician or staff.