Gretchen actively engages in activities that feed her intellectual curiosity and cultivate her creative self-expression. Her adventurous spirit has led her to visit, explore, and photograph 19 countries on 4 continents, with highlights including summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, and a single, thrilling trip that featured stops in Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Japan. An avid workshop enthusiast, Gretchen has completed courses in calligraphy, basket weaving, painting, screenwriting, photography, knife throwing, flower arranging, and cheese board arranging. Each adventure and creative exercise she takes on further sharpens her mind and ability to thrive as a change agent in both her personal and professional endeavors.