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Anna Beltran

Anna Beltran

Mortgage Investors Group

CEO

Hometown: Syracuse, NY

What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now?

As a recent transplant, I would love to see Knoxville remain a place where people feel connected and proud to call home; all while growing thoughtfully, creating opportunity and ensuring the next generation can build a meaningful life here.

What is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret?

From my limited experience, I would absolutely say the people! Knoxville is filled with leaders who genuinely care and quietly show up for one another.

What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?

I would focus on expanding attainable housing and pathways to homeownership. A stronger Knoxville begins when more people have the opportunity to put down roots and share in community success. I believe the overall road system and infrastructure need vast improvements to support growth, new opportunity and quality of life.

What is your favorite Knoxville memory?

What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand?

Woven

What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?

To remain focused, humble and approachable. Most importantly, embrace the position of underdog - being underestimated is not a curse! It's a blessing.

What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?

You can literally achieve anything you set your mind to. Just go for it! If it's for you, it will remain. If it's not, allow it to move through!

Anna Beltran
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