Q&A with John Haines - February 10, 2015 Luncheon Speaker

On February 10, John Haines, Executive Director of Mercy Corps Northwest, will speak about the mission and vision of Mercy Corps Northwest of working together to build more just, productive, and resilient communities in the Pacific Northwest and the work of MCNW community integration and community initiatives projects in Multnomah County. Here is a Q&A with February's speaker.

1.         What or who was most influential in your upbringing that contributed to your current success?

My mother. She instilled empathy and laughter

2.         What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Don’t jump off or onto moving trains

3.      What is your favorite movie?

I love Czech films.  One is I Served the King of England

4.         What is the last book you read for pleasure?

Stoner, by John Williams

5.         What is something that you are proud of, that most people don't know about you?

I finished writing a book a month ago.