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WHO AM I?

Title: President, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Silicon Valley Chapter

Officer Since: October 2002 Term Expires: June 2005

Org Website: www.svc100bw.4mg.com Org Email: svc100bw@yahoo.com

Org Address: P.O. Box 730907, San Jose, CA 95173-9998

Org Phone: (650) 837-2291

Number of Members: 38

Org Goals: NCBW is an organization of progressive women of African descent whose voice and force for gender equity and sociopolitical advancement drives meaningful change to benefit women of color.

Major Events:

Sponsor of Opening Night of Dreamgirls - 1/9/04
Co-Sponsor Performance of Hair Stories - 2/22/04
Legislative Day at the Capitol - 3/11/04
Pathfinder: Science Math and Technology(P:SMT) Scholarship Program-5/29/04
Sponsor Juneteenth Health Summit - 6/19/04

Biggest Org Achievement: Pathfinder:Science Math Technology Scholarship Program - this is a program that gives scholarships to African-American girls, grades 4-7, to attend Science, Math and Technology camps during the summer. To date we have given out a total of 106 scholarships since 2000.

Biggest Org Challenge: Raising funds and marketing

CAREER

Employer: Actuate Corporation

Title: Sr. Staffing Manager

Responsibility: Recruit for all open positions, within the company, in the United States, excluding Sales.

Business Philosophy: Work hard play hard.

Yardstick of Success: By my personal happiness and sense of accomplishments.
Like About My Job: The peaks and valleys of the work flow.
Biggest Personal Business Achievement: Hiring an SVP of Engineering without using outside sources.
Career Goal: To one day own my own successful staffing firm.
Business Professional Admired: can't think of just one. So many have helped me along the way.

LIFESTYLE

One word or phrase that best describes you: Direct
Marital Status: Single
City of Residence: San Mateo
Where did you grow up?: San Mateo
Personal achievement you are most proud of: Getting my Bachelors and Masters Degrees.
Years in the Bay Area: All my life.
What do you love about the Bay Area?: The people
Favorite Bay Area Restaurant: Cecilia's in San Mateo
Favorite Saturday Night Activity: It depends on my mood.
Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere tropical.
Hideaway spot that you go to relax: Napa
Three Greatest Passions: Family. Having fun. Giving back to the community.
Stress Reducer: Mud baths
Wheels: Mercedez and Honda
Favorite way to spend free time: With friends and family
Surprising Activity/Hidden Talent or Experience: I helped organize the first Black graduation ceremony at the University of Southern California (USC).
If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do?: Quit my job

INTROSPECTIVE

Primary source of inspiration/motivation: Fear of Failure
Person (living) that you would most want to have a conversation with: Former President Bill Clinton
What troubles you the most about the world we live in?: The current educational system.
Pet Peeve: Tardiness

Misperception: NCBW is comprised of more than 100 Black Women. There are over 60 chapters in the United States.
Favorite Cause: Educating African Americans on issues that affect their lives.

Favorite Book: Soul Mates Dissipate
Favorite Movie: Don't have one.
Advice for the up and coming (professional): Work hard, stay focused and ask questions.

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