English
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Board President
What are three words that describe you?
Supportive, Happy, Impulsive
What are you the happiest doing?
Cooking and being on the beach
Who is someone you admire and why?
My husband, Harry. He came into my life 30 years ago. He accepted my children like his own, put up with me with all the involvement that I have in organizations and non-profits and he is my best friend. I am happy to say that we have been married for 25 years.
Zahirah Sabir
Board Vice President
What are three words that describe you?
Humble, energetic, witty
What are you the happiest doing?
Anything outdoors or involving great food!
Who is someone you admire and why?
Every person who has to juggle the demands of a family/children and outside projects (careers, education, etc.).
Mark Hatoff
Board Secretary
What are three words that describe you?
Empathetic, conscientious, friendly
What are you the happiest doing?
Spending time with my wife and son, playing tennis, immersing in pop culture
Who is someone you admire and why?
My mom – She raised my younger sister and I as a single mom for a time after she got divorced, while working full-time as an educator and earning her doctorate. She helped develop my love of sports when I was seven by taking me to Cleveland Indians baseball games and Cleveland Cavaliers basketball games and I am still a die-hard fan of all Cleveland sports teams today as a result. She also taught me tennis until I surpassed her! But mostly, I learned about hard work and perseverance from her. Today, she still keeps busy and has a bigger social calendar than I do.
Amanda Yeager
Board Treasurer
What are three words that describe you?
Compassionate, trustworthy, determined
What are you the happiest doing?
Watching football and traveling with my family
Who is someone you admire and why?
My sister. As a nurse, the amount of dedication she has to her patients on a daily basis and personal sacrifice that she makes for their well-being is incredible. She has persevered through the recent health crisis with poise and grace. She lives in the present every day, looking forward and never back.
Robert Worley
What are three words that describe you?
Caring, Listener, and “Doer”
What are you the happiest doing?
Relaxing by my lake
Who is someone you admire and why?
Desmond Tutu for his passionate and positive outlook despite nearly insurmountable adversity
Jen Segelken
What are three words that describe you?
Caring, thoughtful, optimistic
What are you the happiest doing?
Spending time with family and friends
Who is someone you admire and why?
My grandmother for her strength, sense of humor and compassion
Julia Brines
What are three words that describe you?
Energetic, Adventure Seeking, Loyal
What are you the happiest doing?
Playing on the beach with my kids.
Who is someone you admire and why?
Amelia Earhart – I connect with her love for adventure and always challenging the status quo to push the standard to a higher level in both ability and equality.
Sandra Barksdale
What are three words that describe you?
Compassionate, Easy Going, Optimistic
What are you the happiest doing?
Since retiring from the Philadelphia School District as the Payroll Manager, I have greatly enjoyed traveling the world with my sister and our travel group. I also really enjoy spending time with my friends, family and two dogs (Bichons) Rory and Frosty.
Who is someone you admire and why?
I admire Michelle Obama immensely. She is a role model for all girls, but especially girls of color. She embodies everything young women aspire to become. She shows them that they can be/do whatever they desire.
Sandra Parker
What are three words that describe you?
Family oriented, loving, friendly
What are you the happiest doing?
Spending time with my family and friends
Who is someone you admire and why?
My parents. They immigrated here from Italy and Poland as children. They got their citizenship and had a strong work ethic and a very productive life. To do this, my mother dropped out of school and worked in a factory and my father worked from the time he was 14 at his family’s bakery while attending school. They worked very hard, and I admire that.
Chief Richard Calabrese
What are three words that describe you?
Transformational, Motivated, Genuine
What are you the happiest doing?
Exercising and spending time with my family.
Who is someone you admire and why?
I admire qualities of a person. For example anyone who enlists into the armed forces, law enforcement, firefighters, or healthcare workers. Anyone willing to dedicate their life to helping others while putting their own life on the line to do it, deserves my ultimate admiration.
Angelique Flynn
What are three words that describe you?
Empathetic, Philanthropic, and Ambitious
What are you the happiest doing?
I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and of course my dog. I also enjoy reading and practicing yoga.
Who is someone you admire and why?
I admire my dad. He is patient, generous, and kind, puts his family first, and is a brilliant businessman who is not afraid to take risks.