Kristy Woods

Growing up, what did you want to do as a career?
Growing up I wanted to be a marine biologist. I am a long-time scuba diver and love the mystery of what the ocean has to offer. I dreamed of working for National Geographic and capturing underwater beauty for the whole world to see.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you rely on your cell phone?
I vacillate between the extremes. When I am working, it is a 10. When I am home spending time with my family and friends it is a 1.

Name something that fascinates you.
Psychology – I am fascinated by the human experience. How we think, what we feel, why we behave the way we do. I find the human capacity to grow, evolve, and adapt remarkable.

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
This is a tough one! There is so much to explore and experience when it comes to food and I love the richness and depth that variety can offer. However, if I HAD to pick just one it would probably be bread.

On a weekend, where can we find you?
Hanging out with my family. Most weekends my husband and I take our son on a “mini adventure” where we explore local parks, the greenway trails, and the Neuse River. I love my boys and I love to be outside so it is a win-win.

Do you have any pets?
I do! I have a dog named Winnie and a cat named Karen. Winnie was our first fur baby and is a sweet pitty mix.  Karen is a barn cat who is fairly friendly with us but is a ferocious warrior with the local vermin.

What is your favorite time of year?
Hands down fall – especially in the mountains. Growing up in New Jersey my family and I would go up to Bear Mountain every year and go apple picking. Watching the leaves change, the smell of the autumn air, the heat of the first nighttime fire. Everything about fall from the weather to the activities, to the beauty is unbeatable.

Travel goals—what are your top destinations?
It is so hard to pick just one! I love to travel and have been very fortunate to have been to some exciting places already in my life. If I get to dream big, I’d say either live aboard in Indonesia for some of the world’s best diving or backpacking through South America or Southeast Asia.