Introducing Naomi Rainey-Pierson, one of our Wall of Excellence honorees, who has become synonymous with Long Beach community service, civil rights, and equality. Since the age of 14, Naomi has been a fighter for social justice, women’s rights and voting. She has successfully and productively managed the Office of President for the Long Beach Branch…
Today, we spotlight Michelle Dobson for being an active community leader for the city of Long Beach. Beginning her career as a Criminal Defense Attorney with the Orange County Public Defenders’ Office, Attorney Dobson joined a boutique corporate law firm defending physicians, acute hospitals, nursing homes and facilities, and staff before starting her own…
Highlighting those that make a difference, introducing Dr. Vickie McCloyn and Dr. Alex J. Norman! Introducing Dr. Vickie McCloyn is a teacher with 27 years of experience at Hughes Middle School. At Hughes, she has been an AVID Teacher and Coordinator, SOAR Director, SCC Secretary, SBDM Member, CAAP Coordinator, ELL Department Head, Homework House Co-Creator…
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…