The Pitch Questionnaire with Literacy KC’s Carrie Coogan
Name: Carrie Coogan
Occupation: Executive director, Literacy Kansas City
Hometown: Born in North Hollywood, California, but grew up in Denver, Colorado.
Current neighborhood: Downtown Kansas City, Missouri
Who or what is your sidekick? I have 16 nieces and nephews who range in age from 4 to 21. All so wonderful and fun!
What career would you choose in an alternate reality? Actress on Broadway or backup singer for Tina Turner – those girls are so awesome.
What was the last local restaurant you patronized? Pot Pie in Westport
Where do you drink? The Peanut on Main or Governor Stumpy’s
What are your favorite charities? Literacy Kansas City, Women for Women International, March of Dimes, and Society of St. Andrew
Favorite place to spend your paycheck: Local farmers market, on fresh, organic homegrown food. I try not to miss Friday nights at the BadSeed and Laura Little’s fudge shop.
