Type Of Business:
Non-Profit Organization
Marketing Area:
San Francisco, Bay View, Hunter's Point
Expertise:
Ms. Taylor's expertise is in 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; Jet
Hobbies/Sports:
Solving Word Puzzles, Cooking, Reading, Spending Time at the Church
Education Degrees:
Doctoral Equivalent in Secondary Education, State of California, Oakland; Master of Arts in Reading and Pupil Personnel Service, San Francisco State University; Bachelor of Arts, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA
Affiliations Awards:
Order of the Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliated; Board of Directors, Vice President, Senior Action Network; Who's Who Among American Teachers (1992); President, Baton Rouge Club of San Francisco
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is helping people.
Charity:
San Francisco Cancer Society; San Francisco Heart Association; San Francisco Diabetes Association; Coalition of Police and Sheriffs; California Organization of Police and Sheriffs; Correction Peace Officers Foundation; California Police Activities League; Firefighters Charitable Foundation; Children's Cancer Assistance Network; Southern Poverty Law Center; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; San Francisco Food Bank; ARC
Number Of Years In Profession:
47
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her focused nature, ability to face challenges, to the support she receives from her parents and her faith in God.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by her parents and her desire to help people.
Awards/Honors:
Geraldine Earp Pioneer Leadership in Social Justice Award (2006); Unsung Hero Award, San Francisco Public Library (2001); Certificate of Honor (2001); Certificate of Appreciation (1998); Certificate of Teaching Distinguished Service Award, Oakland Education Association; Dedicated Service Award in Counseling, Oakland Unified School District; Employee of the Yea Award, Network for Elders; Certificate of Appreciation, Saint Paul Tabernacle Baptist Church; Certificate for Dedicated Service Award, Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church; Certificate of Honor for Exceptional Commitment and Vision for Elders of the BHP, The Bay Area Independent Elders Program; Certificate of Appreciation, Baton Rouge Club of San Francisco
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Taylor hopes to open a place for seniors to visit and participate in healthy activities and enhance an independent wholesome environment at no cost to them.