Address:
San Francisco, California
Type Of Business:
Non-Profit Organization
Marketing Area:
San Francisco, Bayview, Hunter's Point and Neighboring Areas
Expertise:
Coordinating Volunteer Services Including Telephone Companionship, Friendly Visiting, Transportation, Legal Referral Services, Limited Respite, Light Cooking, Light Housework, Monthly Informational Meetings and Socials, Field Trips
Major Product/SVS:
Senior Services, Resource Center, Case Management
Favorite Business Publication:
Ebony, Our Daily Bread, Daily Word, Health Magazine, Jet
Hobbies/Sports:
Completing Word Puzzles, Cooking, Reading, Attending Church
Education Degrees:
Doctoral Equivalent in Secondary Education, State of California, Oakland; Master of Arts, Reading Specialist and Pupil Personnel Service, San Francisco State University; Bachelor of Arts, Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Affiliations Awards:
Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star Affiliate; Board of Directors Vice President, Senior Action Network; San Francisco Public Library Unsung Hero, 2001; Certificate of Honor, 2001; Who's Who Among American Teachers, 1992
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is serving others. Being able to bring some sunshine into someone else’s life through a kind word or deed, or just being available. “If I can help somebody as I travel on, then my living shall not be in vain.”
Charity:
San Francisco Cancer Society; San Francisco Heart Association; San Francisco Diabetes Association; Coalition of Police and Sheriffs; California Organization of Police & Sheriffs; Correction Peace Officers Foundation; California Police Activities Leag
Number Of Years In Profession:
44
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to God as her foundation and two her awesome parents whose influencing forces keep her focused and challenged.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in the profession because she was following examples set by my father a dynamic Baptist Pastor and my awesome, fantastic mother – a mission spirited soul who taught by demonstration that service to others and caring for others is an asset.
Extended Bio Profile:
Additional awards and affiliations include Certificate of Teaching Distinguished Service Award, Oakland Education Association, 1991; 20-Year Dedicated Service Award in Counseling, Oakland Unified School District; Network for Elders Employee of the Year, Certificate of Appreciation 1998; Geraldine Earp Pioneer Leadership in Social Justice Award 2006 S.A.M.; Certificate of Appreciation, Saint Paul Tabernacle Baptist Church; Certificate for Dedicated Service Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church; Certificate of Honor for Exceptional Commitment and Vision for Elders of the BHP from The Bay Area Independent Elders Program; Certificate of Appreciation, Baton Rouge Club of San Francisco President for 6 years. She also supports the following additional charitable organizations Firefighters Charitable Foundation; Children’s Cancer Assistance Network; Southern Poverty Law Center; NAACP; San Francisco Food bank, A.R.C. She plans to open a place for seniors to visit for services, participate in healthy activities as well as socialize and enhancing an independent, wholesome environment at no cost to them.