Letter From the Editor


46 Cover Story



  • career on fire

    + Web Exclusive:
    Behind the scenes at the cover photo shoot.

    Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr
    Austin's first woman fire chief ever is also one of only a handful of women serving as metropolitan fire chiefs nationwide and a fourth-generation firefighter, following in her dad, grandfather and great-grandfather's footsteps. Responsible for cutting the department's $121 million-dollar budget, as well as the employment of its 1,051 firefighters (51 of which are female) in 44 stations, Chief Kerr has quite a task ahead of her. Surely her 26 years of experience, and more than a decade preceding that as a teacher, will serve her well, not to mention her many years of service to international, civic and professional organizations. Hot stuff!
  • By Laura Mohammad
    Photos by Korey Howell Photography + Courtesy of Mary and Al Huber,
    Rhoda Mae Kerr + Otis Latin
    Makeup by Mimi Blitz of Giorgio Armani Beauty at Saks 5th Avenue
    Hair by Kayley Pak of Saks 5th Avenue
    Wardrobe provided by Saks 5th Avenue

 

53 Special Section -RISKY BUSINESS

Women in High Risk Jobs

Special Feature Edited by Julie Tereshchuk