Landra with her cousin Christina. The two of them are the writers in the familyLandra with her cousin Christina. The two of them are the writers in the familyLandra with her cousin Christina. The two of them are the writers in the familyHow wonderful to get to feature Landra Cunningham in our Get to Know series! I say that for a three reasons:
- Landra brings great insight and vast experience to every project she works on. But if you don’t get to work closely with her, you might not know how big her impact is on the division.
- She is as reserved and quiet as our most introverted staffers. That means she doesn’t speak up often or loudly. But when she does, you’ll want to listen.
- Landra gives back to the community in a very special way, holding important roles in prominent local organizations: She sits on the NC State Park Scholarships Selection Committee, and is the STC-Carolina Communications Director & Social Media Manager as well as a mentor.
We’re already into March, and this feature wraps up our Black History Month coverage where we focused on some of our division’s Black superstars. But that doesn’t mean we should stop celebrating the world-changing accomplishments of Black scientists, engineers and colleagues. Let’s make a concerted effort to shine a light on underrepresented groups, empower them, and lift them up whenever possible.
For now, please enjoy getting to know Landra Cunningham.
Landra at a Discovery Summit welcome dinner at John Sall's house.Landra at a Discovery Summit welcome dinner at John Sall's house.Landra at a Discovery Summit welcome dinner at John Sall's house.
Where were you born?
Danville, Virginia, USA
What was your first job?
Math tutor
In one word, what's the best thing about your current job?
Creativity
List three of your favorite hobbies.
Reading, Volunteering, Running
Describe yourself in three words.
Thankful, Thoughtful, Thorough
What book are you reading?
Their Highest Potential by Vanessa Siddle Walker
What is your favorite movie genre?
Comedy
What is the first web page you go to when you start work?
community.jmp.com
If you could have a dinner party with five famous people, who would they be?
Michelle Obama, Dave Chappelle, bell hooks, Harry Belafonte, Stacey Abrams
What is your favorite podcast to listen to?
NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. I know, not a podcast, but definitely my favorite streaming series.
Name one JMP-related achievement that you're proud of.
Having a poster accepted to a Discovery Summit.
Name one thing most of your colleagues would be surprised to know.
I am afraid of thunderstorms.
Name one other person in the division who you admire and describe why in three sentences or fewer.
Nicole Jones. It has been awesome to get to know her and learn from her while in JMP. Her encouragement, kindness, and recommendations have been priceless.
These three photos of Landra with work friends.These three photos of Landra with work friends.These three photos of Landra with work friends.
This or That
Landra prefers:
- A sea-side holiday over mountains
- Dogs over cats
- Coffee over tea
- Graph Builder over JSL
- Picnic over restaurant
- Cake over pie
- Morning over late night
- Introvert over extrovert
- Serious over silly
- High Tech over Low Tech
c. “This is home,” says Landra. “My parents live in a small township in rural North Carolina, and I grew up watching sunsets from this very porch. Here is one of my favorite shots that I snapped when I was home right before the pandemic.”c. “This is home,” says Landra. “My parents live in a small township in rural North Carolina, and I grew up watching sunsets from this very porch. Here is one of my favorite shots that I snapped when I was home right before the pandemic.”c. “This is home,” says Landra. “My parents live in a small township in rural North Carolina, and I grew up watching sunsets from this very porch. Here is one of my favorite shots that I snapped when I was home right before the pandemic.”
Let us feature you in an upcoming Inside JMP Get to Know feature.
Our InsideJMP Get to Know Feature is designed for JMP employees and division friends to share information about themselves that will help others get to know them better.
If you’re willing to be featured, please go to Diana Levey’s OneDrive folder at https://sasoffice365-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/diana_levey_jmp_com/Euub82iMr35BiLNyzcGLiS8Be7... and download a copy of our Get to Know form. Simply fill out the questions and when you’re done, upload it to the folder (or send directly to Larry LaRusso), along with at least three photos of you. Thank you for helping to make our large JMP family just a little more familiar.
@Landra_C, you're the best! Love working with you, and am amazed at everything you do (and do so well) behind the scenes! Miss seeing that smile of yours : )
Love this feature, @Landra_C -- It is an honor to know you, to work with you. You raise the bar high! Missing the chance to see you in person. And, like @krystalbarnes2 , will be adding Their Highest Potential to my reading list.
It is a privilege to work with Landra. Her smile and wit are always welcome!
Go Landra! Love working with you, somehow you bring calm in this frenetic world!
I miss our in-person writing sessions for Discovery Summits! Landra is a unique and beautiful soul, lucky to work with her!
Landra is someone who makes work better - makes it more fun, more exciting and makes me want to work harder. I feel lucky to have her here with me as a friend and that I get to work with her on so many projects!
@Landra_C is one of the most kind people I have met at JMP. She always has time to stop and ask about me and my family. We are truly blessed to have her on our team! I miss seeing that smiling face, too!!
@Landra_C NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts are the best! I miss our face to face chats. You have encouraged me so much! Thank you!
@Landra_C you are such an beautiful friend, colleague, and cheerleader for all. I can't wait to read and chat about your current book selection, "Their Highest Potential" , (hugs)!
