Spotlighting current leaders making a change, today. We would like to proudly introduce Thomas Fields! Thomas Fields is a man of many wonders and extraordinary talents with strong involvement in the Long Beach community. He is the first person to service on the four Long Beach charter commissions, co-founded the community organization that…
Spotlighting current leaders making a change, today. We would like to proudly introduce Maxie Viltz! Maxie Viltz is a graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and received a BSBA degree from the University of Redlands. Retired from the Boeing Corporation as a Government Contracts Manager, she has been an entrepreneur/retail business owner of…
To celebrate Women’s History Month this year, we presented Powerful Women Speak, an hour-long forum discussing many issues affecting the community. Veronica J Holcomb – Leadership Development – VJ Holcomb & Associates Dr. Nina Richardson – Associate Director USC Marshall School of Business Lori Ann Farrell Harrison – City Manager of Costa Mesa, California Judge…
Spotlighting current leaders making a change, today. Introducing Reginald I. Harrison! Reginald “Reggie” Harrison is the Director of the City of Long Beach Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications (DPEC). Appointed as the founding Director of DPEC in 2014, Reggie oversees the department’s operations which include Citywide emergency management; 9-1-1 emergency communications for…
During Women’s History Month, LaVerne Duncan posed this question to 15 women leaders: These are difficult times. How do you navigate the challenges? Click PLAY on the video below to hear their answers (7 minutes) – Click here to learn more about “Powerful Women Speak”, our March 2022 Women’s History Month forum.
To celebrate Women’s History Month this year, the Andy Street Community Association presented Powerful Women Speak, an hour-long forum. Hear a select group of influential female voices share their truth about the most important issues facing our community. Click PLAY to watch the full forum below (1 hour 8 minutes). Veronica J Holcomb –…
DJ Monalisa Murray was part of the 2021 Rhythm in Black Virtual Black History Month Celebration DJ Showcase. Tune in after the “Powerful Women Speak” Forum for her DJ set as we celebrate Women’s History Month in Long Beach. Monalisa Murray has been associated with quality music and events in Los Angeles and across the…
An inspirational quote from an inspiring person! Introducing Autrilla “Sheba” Gillis! “The only missed opportunities in life are the ones that you do not take. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone and always step out on faith.” Autrilla “Sheba” Gillis is a life-long Long Beach resident with a legacy in Long Beach community…
As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to highlight women who face challenges head on. In our #PowerfulWomenSpeak series, we asked how do we navigate the challenges? This is what Barbara Sullivan had to say – “I look at a challenge as an opportunity to make choices. So I use all of my resources to…
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to highlight strong women who are making history, today! Introducing Dr. Minnie Douglas. Dr. Minnie Douglas is a native of Texas but a longtime resident of Long Beach. A Long Beach City College Professor Emeritus, where she served as Associate Degree Nursing Program Instructor and Director, as well as…