Victoria Guthrie was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania. She moved to North Carolina with her husband in the early 1970s so she could complete her undergraduate degree at Guilford College. Guthrie discusses her nearly thirty-year career with the Center for Creative Leadership, providing perspective on Greensboro's governance over several decades. Guthrie relates some of her travels around the world, drawing comparisons between countries such as Singapore and the United States. She traces the history of Greensboro, touching briefly on the Greensboro Massacre and issues facing the city, such as water shortages. Guthrie also describes her role in the city's community life, particularly her induction into the Greensboro Rotary Club as the club's first female Rotarian.
