Freelance writer and blogger at Brock Comunications
Location:
Cary, North Carolina
Industry:
Writing and Editing
Work:
Brock Comunications - Cary, NC since Jul 2011
Freelance writer and blogger
NC Mental Hope Jan 2010 - Sep 2011
Member, Board of Directors
Examiner.com Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
Raleigh Government writer
Disability Rights NC Jul 2007 - Apr 2009
Policy Analyst
Governor's Advocacy Council for Persons with Disabilities - Raleigh, NC Aug 2006 - Jul 2007
Advocate
Education:
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1975 - 1977
BS BA, Business Economics
Skills:
Writing Lobbying Policy Analysis Non-profits Public Policy Politics Government Strategic Communications Editing Policy Leadership Social Media Nonprofits Research Legislative Relations Political Campaigns Community Outreach Media Relations
Interests:
Grassroots organizing, disability advocacy, political advocacy, college sports (especially NCAA basketball),
grandchildren and family.
Honor & Awards:
Carolina Legal Assistance Special Advocacy Award, 1998
"Heroes in the Fight Award" from Coalition for Persons Disabled by Mental Illness and Ely Lilly Co., Sept. 2008;
Vice-President Of Membership At District 3, Toastmasters International-Gilbert Toastmasters Club At
Michael Sawyer, Bobby Atkins, Roberta Adams, Jerry Dees, Richard West, Thomas Taylor, Carole West, Pat Bass, Patsy Forster, Barbara Sibbett, Barbara Johnson, Kaye Mcdaniel
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