Anne Paxton
Marital Status:
married
Children? If so, how many?
Two kids - ages 13 (boy) and 9 (girl)
Grandchildren? If so, how many?
Not a chance!
Education:
BA Princeton, MPH & MA Columbia, DrPH Columbia
Occupation:
Assistant Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Population & Family Health, School of Public Health, Columbia University
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
work, work, work at above job, and sing at Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Current hobbies and interests:
music (still) and books
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
On a good day, no gray is visible…
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
I think I'd try to write a book on raising cross-cultural children, but I'd want to write it in some very beautiful spot like on a beach somewhere or in the mountains
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
I've done lots of work in developing countries which is rewarding, but raising children may be the most rewarding thing yet
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
At this point, I'm just trying to survive these years of balancing career and children - I'm not looking past six months into the future at any given moment
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
Hmmm…. Long walks in the park, hanging out at a spa
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
Doing what you most enjoy and are good at is my idea of being successful
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
I remember the beautiful trees lining the streets
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
I'm not sure, actually - it's not one thing
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
If you've ever said "if only I could do…" then it's probably the thing you should do with your life
How have you changed since high school?
I'm having more fun now
What else should we know about you?!
I'm in New York City, for all those who come to visit!