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www.HartfordBusiness.com July 21, 2014 • Hartford Business Journal 33 40 Under Forty 2014 Kristina Newman-Scott Kristina advocated on Twitter for Tessanne Chin to win season five of "The Voice," which she eventually did. FUN FACT Age: 38 Title at work/what I do: Director, marketing, events and cultural affairs, for the city of Hartford. I have spent the better part of 13 years developing and implementing actions imbued with the philosophy that art and culture enhance the quality of life for individuals, organizations and their communities. Town where I work: Hartford Town where I live: Hartford College I attended: Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Kingston, Jamaica My passion, hobby or special talent: Curator, visual artist, and collector of blank journals Twitter handle: @KNewmanScott No. of LinkedIn connections: 500+ Favorite place to network: Hartford Public Library's Kitchen Cafe Favorite drink at a networking event: White wine How do I create connections in my profes- sional life? It wouldn't be strange to hear someone describe me as very social. I try to engage people meaningfully in all situations. My professional connections are a side effect of good social behavior. What's been my biggest challenge professionally? It's an honor to be the first person to hold the position of director of Marketing, Events and Cultural Affairs, (MECA) for the city of Hartford. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The challenge is to operate a new division in an environment that typi- cally would resist change: that of municipal government. It is an opportunity because it allows me to mold a strategic direction for the division with the knowledge that there is support for the inclusion of programs that enhance the creative economy in Hartford. What is the best advice I received? Always be authentically you. What do I want my legacy to be? Meaningful purpose, deliberate effort, inspirational results. "I try to engage people meaningfully in all situations." Book your company's lunch, brunch or dinner holiday party at e Society Room of Hartford. Prime dates available. ciety Room of Hartford The Society Room of Hartford 31 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06103 860.524.0796 • hartfordsocietyroom.com A Riverhouse Property. LET'S GET CR ACKIN'