As we prepare for our event – The Power of Truth, we want to highlight those that make a difference, introducing Thaddus Jackson. Thad Jackson is a Principal emeritus from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and served the children and communities of LAUSD for 37 years with distinction and honor. He…
In this Long Beach Spotlight, we want to highlight Kenneth McDonald, President and CEO of Long Beach Transit since 2013. With 30 years of transportation experience, he has overseen programs and projects that benefited transit and rail systems for Long Beach, San Francisco and Atlanta. Ken loves to inspire employees at Long Beach Transit and…
The Andy Street Community Association invites you to experience our Black History Celebration Event: The Power of Truth as we commemorate the late Doris Topsy-Elvord and her legacy. In honor of Doris, we will be renaming the wall in our “Wall of Excellence” ceremony, an event you do not want to miss! Friday, June…
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…