Priya Burkett

WOMEN OFTEN PICK UP AND LEAVE pieces of their identity as they walk through life. They define themselves by careers, children, spouses, friends and family. However, there are some women who always leave their mark in every space they occupy. They are the ones breaking glass ceilings, flipping the status quo and carving out a path for others. They give all they have to their family, their work and their communities. Priya Burkett is one of those women.

Loving mother and wife. Devoted philanthropist. Dedicated professional. Burkett’s identity is multifaceted. Her influence has rippled throughout the companies she’s represented. Her kindness is felt in the community she lives in. Her generosity has lifted up those in need. Burkett dedicates her whole self to every endeavor she takes on. Not in the sense that she doesn’t have a work-life balance, because she most certainly does. In fact she prides herself on only committing to projects close to her heart, “I have to be uber-passionate about whatever it is that I’m asking someone’s money or time for. Kids, education and diversity are my top three,” Burkett explains.

By Jamie McAfee