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Home My WebLink AboutR-88-0557r C J-88-606 6/9/88 RESOLUTION NO. &S— 5i)7 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO SERVE INDEFINITE TERMS THEREON. HE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following individuals are hereby appointed to the City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women to serve indefinite terms thereon: Anita Rafky Luisa M. Garcia -Toledo Conohy Trelles Bretos 7958 S.W. 105 Place Miami, Florida 33173 9130 S.W. 134th Place Miami, Florida 33186 322 Velarde Avenue Coral Gables, Florida 33134 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of June 1988. er�1 XAVIER L. SP.4kEZ, MAYOR i ATTEST: MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: ROBERT F. CLARK CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 'n - - nn, , - , ( --a JORGI L. f'fRN4NDEZ CITY ATTORNEY RFC:bss:M737 CITY CpMMISSION MEETING OF JUN 9 1988 8�r5�� RE I-0110N N0. _ ,t:',f lkrKS: ditV OP MIAMt, PLORt6A ,� 9414- FRAN CUM CESAR 0010 cATE i _,25=88 FILE R+�704VOLC9 SUgrE=T APPOI?ITEES TO CO�L•IISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN i raoM JANET S N, EYECUTIVE DIRECTOR REFERENCES I ENCLOSURES THE FOLLOWING THREE NAMES WERE APPARENTLY SUBMITTED TO YOU IN JA::U AR'i -, O :%PPOINT`•IENT TO THE COSW. UNDER OUR BY—LAWS, ARTICLE IV. SECTION I, " TWENTY MEMBERS '.,;'ILL CONSTITUTE THE CO`2,IISSION ON THE STATUS OF AS WE HAVE HAD THREE OPENINGS SINCE JANUARY WE HAVE BEE`: OPERATIGG I..I'ITF.OUT LL C0;TL7-%lE::T OF MEMBERS. THE NAMES SUBMITTED TO FILL THE T"dREE OPEti1:•:t_c ARE LLISA GARCIA—TOLEDO, ANITA RAFKY AND CONCHI BRETOS. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. Q d ^� CITY Oft MIAMI, PLC)"IbA INTEP-OFFICC Mi MOVIANOUM to: Cesar Odin, City Manager DALE: January 22, 1987 PILL su"jt"!Appointments to the Commission on t} Status of Women Ana. Maria Monte -Flores Ex. Air. FROM, Commission on the Status of Women e1EFEAENCEst ENCIOSURESt Attached for inclusion in the upcoming City Commission Agenda on is the resolution authorizing the appointment of three individuals'to the City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women. Included with the resolution are the resumes of the prospective nominees. A -mandated by Article I of Resolution 78-271, the Commission on the Status of Women shall consist of twenty (20) members appointed by the City Commission. 4+' "lll�i w= vacancies exist due to excessiveabsences. Certification for their removal will be submitted to the City Commission which shall fill these vacancies by new appointments cc:- Alicia Baro, Chair CON q Lj .1 'IN lot 88-55) 4 ao m"J-tw (Ar4liocUo v4CA^.4AJt--j p.� ;vv.- ►�e, s i � c�'t�+..s . 1 �S. o't�•n 'f'wo 0I WeA.-ek A r�tl��& uo i; -tL 3 CAA e. P, Iona. -�w ��n e.�a. Jt4n�V.�a K45✓.�� wwr m - . `11� ,,,,A, 4 m,, od.a. 40 t;a Co 4ta, Cox��Lr� -D) +6 iL P4vwjo 1 A A-5 57 ,V 0 4AO�n, -TW&oaL (Wko-Am. Coosw ak (O'"Ar+i IV yrm.--A�S r Jj oxo�l —tit-o-, fv�-4 AO �*� ss-557 7 r: -r r . ' ice; 1 vi ' 'ro - Honorable Mayor, City Mar3ager and Cot -sit iissiol iet-s• PROM. Blanca Galvez, Chair COSW RE- Item 88 CIA T- 6/9/88 The Commission on the Status of Wornen is requesting the following appointments to our board' Elizabeth Kavnor Conchv Trelles Breton Maria Rochelle Belton % Anita Rafky Dr, Lenore Gordon Luisa M. Garcia Toledo —5 aT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN/2bo0 S. Rayshull' Dmv. Miami, H .33133i(3051 579-3473 i l41�' ELIZABETH H. KAYNOR 4116 Douglas Road Miami, Florida 33133 Phone: (305) 667-0595 i< PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR in Continuing Education and International Student Programs and ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATOR for community services and private sector in the United States and abroad. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Coordinator, U.S./ Egypt Peace Fellowships, AMIDEAST, Cairo, Egypt. 1982. Selection, counseling, orienting, processing and sending Egyptian post -bac- calaureate students for MS, PhD or 10-month research studies in American uni- versities. Funded by USAID, regulated by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, directed by AMIDEAST/Cairo and Washington, D.C. Founding Director, Greater Miami Council f6r, the Continuino Education of Women CCEW , 1966-73; Miami -Dade Community College and University of Miami. Largest interinstitutional (six colleges, universities and the public school adult education division), community -based program of continuing education for women in the U.S. with counseling, classes, information services, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, curriculum development, library, speakers bureau and publications. Faculty Member and Department Chair, Miami -Dade Community College, 1969-73. Annual reports, statistics, budgeting, grant writing, college committees, community liaison, public speaking and other administrative duties. Continuing Education Consultant, Community Services Association, Cairo, Egypt Established CSA Continuing Education Program for expatriate community, 1980-82. Newcomers Orientation Presenter: "Practical Aspects of Living in Cairo", 1983-84. Newcomers Program Coordinator, Citibank, N.A., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1975-77 Facult , English De artment, Riyadh School for Girls, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 19 73- 9 4. first non -Muslim American to teach behind the veil in Riyadh. Founding Committee: External Degree Program, University of Northern Colorado asters Degree -granting program in Miami, Florida. 1971-73. Research Grant Staff Coordinator, University of Miami School bf Medicine, Biochemistry Department, Miami, Florida. 1960-63. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS Editor, MAADI MESSENGER, Cairo, Egypt, 1979-1984. Semi-monthly, 8 page, 2200 cir- culation, nngglis - anouage community newspaper; Maadi Community Church sponsor. Chair, Communications and Public Relations, Community Services Association, Cairo, Egypt, 19BI-84. Pamphlets, roc ures, press releases, newsletter. Orientation materials, booklets and "Welcome to Cairo" for USAID Contractors Wives Group and Community Services Association, Cairo, Egypt, 1980-84. S S--5 i,7 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, continued Editor, Saudi Arabia Post Report, Citibank, N.A., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1975-77. Editor, Newsletter, Riyadh International Women's Group, Riyadh, �audi Arabia• Also, oo ets a come To Riyadh" and "So You're Going To Live in Riyadh", 1974-77. Founding Contributing Editor, WOMEN TODAY, Today Publications, Washington, D.C., 9bb-13. Newsletter for and about women., Founding Editor, CUE, cohriunity newsletter for CCEW(Council for the Cont. Education of Women , Miami, FL, 1966-68. Also, pamphlet series on CCEW Services. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and CONFERENCES National Association of Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors(NAWDAC) 1966-73. Active ir..Continuing Education for Women Section. Adult Education Association (AEA). CH, Continuing Education for Women Section; AEA Public Relations Committee. 1968-73. National Coalition for Research on Women's Education and Development (NCRWED) Executive Council, 1968-73. American Association of Junior and Community Colleges (AAJCC) CH Programs for Women Workshop, 1969 GALAXY Conference on Adult Education. American Council on Education (ACE) 1972 Annual Meeting: "Women in Higher Education", panelist. U.S. Office of Education Institutes, 1972: "Challenge: Women in Higher Education" Guest faculty member: University of Tennessee & University of Florida. Urban Research Corporation 1972 Conference: "Equal Opportunity for Women: University Affirmative Acticn Programs". Panel presenter. COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services Association, Cairo, Egypt. Executive Board. Maadi Women's Guild, Cairo, Egypt. Executive Board. USAID Contractors Wives Group, Cairo, Egypt. Founder and Chair. Riyadh International Women's Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Executive Board. Junior Leagues of Waterbury, Connecticut and Miami, Florida. Officer; Advisor. Third Century USA Bicentennial Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida Executive Committee and Secretary of Board. Greater Miami Urban Coalition, Miami, Florida. CH., Industrial Day Care Task Force. Manpower Area Planning Council, Miami, Florida. Labor and Economic Outlook & Women's Affairs Committees. Family Service of Dade County,Florida. Chair, Casework Policy Committee. Dade County Commission on the Status of Women. Educational consultant. American Field Service International Scholarships Program. Executive Board, Miami, Florida, Lima, Peru and Cairo Egypt. South American GATEWAY, CH. Council for International Visitors (CIV), Miami, Florida Ransom School, Coconut Grove, Florida. VP, Parents Association. University of Miami Episcopal/Anglican Church Center, Coral Gables, Florida Newsletter Editor, 1984 to present. NS-5 i 7 COMMUNITY _AWARtS 1973 Community Headliner, Women in Communications, Miami, Pittqa National Organization for Women, Miami Chapter, Community Award $1970 phi Lambda Pi, University of Miami. Honorary member, Listed in "World's Who's Who of Worren", "Two Thousand Women of Achievement", "Julia's Daughters - Hersto'y% "Who's Who and Why of Successful Florida Women". EDUCATION A.B., Washingtcn University, St. Louis, Missouri Major: Psychology; Minor: Business Graduate Work in Urban Sociology, University of Northern Colorado External Degree Program, Miami, Florida OTH E P, Residences Abroad: Cairo, Egypt 1979-1984 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1973-1977 Lima, Peru 1963-1965 Extensive foreign travel. Languages: Spanish (rusty); knowledge of Arabic. m SS-55ri t q -A% I:dutatiofnt 1986--present 1983 Cottc:hy trt.IIes laretos 38:1 Ve I a► Je Avc!nue Coral Gable-=f FL 33134 Pht►oot. (A(15S`I'f-0035 (NLIsi f.e5S ) 1=lorida Intearnationai University, Miami Schoo 1 0-f Hosp i to I i t t; Management. Complettmd one ye Ir c-f Masier}t totirse. Kuring-qJ ti College r Advanced Edlucation, Sydney School r.r Account:no L Finance. Con►plett-:d one year #4 graduate diploma while working full -time. 1980 University of New S(•uth Wales.. School u-c" Commerce/bus,ine_s, Sydr►ey. Plaster of Commerce : P1. D. A ) while working ful i-i. ime. 1977 Professional experience Oberlin College, Oberlin Ohio Dachelo,• of Arts, cc:•s,,pleted four year degree in three years while working full-time. 1985-present Florida International University. Director, Tamiami Hc.using. Supervised construction and executed imple- mentatioll of $10 million Tamiami campus housing. Responsible for the de.'-elopment of all systems, managements and Tinanoial funtions. Implemented widely praised mar- keting program that yielded full occupancy. Realized a half million dollar profit at the tend of fir ut year of operation. 1981-85 College of Law, Sydn«y Registrar L Chief Administrative Officer. All senior ad+ninistvative duties including Corporate Secretary to the Law Society (the State of New South Wales' Bar Association). Designed and implemented full automation of all functions. Org.tnized and supervised the Center fur Legal Publications. 98•-5 i C 077-01 Warid llealtkt Univc;lrsity tot Nt�W Regi6nAl fieacher -1-aiiiinq Kespofl= sible tor all trai iiitny prt�grain_- AVId st=rvir_04s student vecvrds, �i�r�tissit+ris at,� rer�istratiart; acid ttoiising. Developed the All,mni & DevelrIPmetit program. Editor vF' a nibnthly »pwslEFtter with world -&title distrihi+tion. 1061' 70 Univer•_ii+:v of Nehi-:ssl:a Nissitm in Cvhmbia. gouth Aml,rica. Assistant to Uir4?c for tir. Clayton Yeutter. Management of all vragrarhs and services,, l 6-5,-6': Vander hi i t 01iiver- 7.+. ty Employme-A Officer Respotisible for all employment functions including recruitmont and payroll adminis- trativii. Assistgrl in developing and im- plemeri`-Ang the the:: new Affirm:tine Action P►-oyrk-Am. other eaperience- Bvsinv-~ s consul tai-t. tt? industrial and educat; ioria 1 nrgani .•at inns in the fields of man: gr:.mpnt, pel -onnnl, fin. , -:e, end market i nil. Membership & !Awards Direcl or, Coalition of 'Hisp. laic American Women—d i for of ne►isletter. . Affirm4tive Octior, Boird of Thp City of Miooli Substance Abuse Act•. isnr-y Board. Fq►ial opportunity t.•ris--vance Cc--nittee, Sydnov. rtusti-ilia Hand i s -IppQrl s tudnn i s r-nmm i t F-.pr- -Syrl g 1qy Centrt_ for Legal F'i.lbI ication-i-i.,t•iatlerrient Commit. !:ee-Sydney Women in Managemerl' . Sydiiey The Sar. iety for HPn 1t1i Promot io:•,i. Sydney Feder,-&! Commission for the Staters of Women - Sydney. Treasuver : Miami 14ispanic Clut* Member Latin ►3usines_s & VA ofessiun.al CJ-.mFn Association. Young Uompri's Chr i ti Aiv Assoc i o t ioii. Oberlin t_ollege! Sct-ol-ir ship Ak::o-d Outstaiidinq Female Sttodent Awai d-Nsw South Wales? AvstrAlia. 88-5 )7 Pubt ittitibli% Refet-encesi "Wbiffit" L*wyolrtt t,hplitAtibl'it for and Lt-qal Edutatio,iittt;) "Law tiqtiety 0 UE 1i0.. AW4Lt4t 1'y-'14. . "Wometi ill Metlitiht,t All Updatot" kpui,oival Newt-it-i ter 4 .silly "Womt1i ill Mociitin--, A'I Update*', PALI5traliofl Niqutzb 1904 "Trad i 1;innal Acco, lilt i ll�j Systorilt. in Finant ial ;%i0 lJoat-.l:it-tive Methods.& Health Personnel Education in (Australias.11 World lieAltl-i Forum. OUqL(St 19131. Monograph: Women in the Medir..%l Profession. Monograph Series, no. Uo (Sytlneym, University of New South Wales, 19801, Mr. Rr.,(:cQ Angelo Assoc t,:%tv Deon Florida biternatinlial University Miami, Florida 33t99 Dr. Modesto Maidique President Florid;; Intprilatienal UniversiEV Miami, Florida 33t99 Dr. Rcldolfo Cortina Direct -or, M&M Cent -or Florida Internativiial University Miami. Florida 33199 Ms. Gynr4th Love Dean cF Students Ober liri College Oberlin, Ohio 440'74 Mr. C. J. Roper Directror ColleQii of Law P.D. Uiox 1, Kensiuviton, N.,S.W. 2033 Dr. David Love Assisl.4nk to the President Oberlin College Oberl i iiq* Ohio 440'74 i; ,%s HARIA ROCHELLE 13ELTON 3030 .w. Ath 8t. ► ..Mlam , Florida 3)145... (305) 444-558.3 EXFER I rNC 1 8/86 - PrtAtnt TRA(II R,bade County Public School System, Miami# FL Permanent substitute, currently teaching fourth grade. 8/84 - 7/86 TI1,011KR, Miccosukee Indian Tribe School, Miami, FL Taught all subjects for a combined class grades 4-6. 3/83 - 6/84 FIRST SCHOLAR, The First National Bank of Chicago, Chicago, IL Participant in management training program. Completed rotational assignments in: Securities and Commodities- Functioned as assistant relationship manager in credit analysis= Foreign Exchange- Functioned as assistant spot trad- er for yen, mark, and sterling= Money 1,1arkets- Functioned as back-up member of marketing staff; International. Product Planning and Development- Func- tioned as product developer assisting in the research and development of International Trade Finance products. 2/83 OFFICE MANAGER, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL Functioned as office manager and supervisor of 18- member clerical staff. Responsibilities included the general upkeep of office and department clerical supplies, hiring and training of clerical personnel, and development of procedures manual for the department. 9/81 - 6/82 RECEPTION SUPERVISOR, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Ih Functioned as supervisor of eight -member reception staff. Responsibilities included hiring and training of stiff., development and implementation of training program, and general office duties. 9/80 - 5/81 TEACHER, E1 Colegio Americano de Torreon, Coahuila,Mexicc Reading and Language Arts teacher for grades 1-6. EDUCATIOIl 9/74 - 6/79 The 01110 State University, Columbus, Ohio Received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. IIITERI TS Bicycle touring, running, writing, painting. RS-55i i.1ARIA 110CHELLE, BELTON 3036 a.W. 18th St... 311amit Florida 3314.5. . (305) 11.44-5583 CXPEttIRINCBl 8 86 - t'rcssent TKA(:111 R, Dade County Public School Sy stet, Miami, Pt Permanent substitute, currently teaching fourth grade. 8/84 - 7/86 TI-,AC )1ri, Miccosukee Indian Tribe School, Miami, FL Taught all subjects for a combined class grades 4-6. 3/83 - 6/84 FIRST SCHOLAR, The First National Bank of Chicago, Chicago, IL Participant in management training program. Completed rotational assignments in: Securities and Commodities- Functioned as assistant relationship manager in credit analysis= Foreign Exchange- Functioned as assistant spot trad- er for yen, marls, and sterlingi Money 1,1sr1cets- Functioned as back-up member of marketing staff; Inter national. Product Planning and Development- Func- tioned as product developer assisting in the research and development of International Trade Finance products. 7/82 - 2/83 OFFICE MANAGER, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL Functioned as office manager and supervisor of 18- member clerical staff. Responsibilities included the general. upkeep of office and department clerical supplies, hiring and training of clerical personnel, and development of procedures manual for the department. 9/81 - 6/82 RECEPTION SUPERVISOR, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, II, Functioned as supervisor of eight -member reception staff. Responsibilities included hiring and training of staff., development and implementation of training program, and general office duties. 9/80 - 5/81 `EACHE'R, El Colegio Amerieano de Torreon, Coahuila,Mexicc Reading and Language Arts teacher for grades 1-6. EDUCATION 9/74 - 6/79 `.['ho Uh i.o State University, Columbus, Ohio Received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. IIITERI ST3 Bicycle touring, running, writing, painting. S S-5 5►7' • VITA- ANI`I•A RAFKY Executive Assistant to the President Cuban American National Council 300 S.W. 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33130 Office: 642-3484 Home: 279-1585 EDUCATION M.A. in History Boston University, Boston, MA B.A. with Honors in History Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA PROFESSIONAL Executive Assistant EXPERIENCE Cuban American National Council (August 1987-present) The functions include: write brochures, grants and reports;assist in the development of workshops and conferences; conduct surveys and statistical research; represent the Council at community activities involving youth, adults, and the elderly; serve as liaison with local and national media. Director of Cooperative Education Miami -Dade Community College/Wolfson Campus (January 1985-July 1987) The functions included: initiate Cooperative Education program;. serve as liaison between the business community and the campus; assist and counsel students in pre- employment skills and resume preparation; write grant proposals; develop and market the program. Director of Cooperative Education St. Thomas University (November 1983-December 1984) 98-55 IF -VITA- ANITA RAFKY Executive Assistant to the President Cuban American National Council 300 S.W. 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33130 Office: 642-3484 Home: 279-1585 EDUCATION M.A. In History Boston University, Boston, MA B.A. with Honors in History Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA PROFESSIONAL Executive Assistant EXPERIENCE Cuban American National Council (August 1987-present) The functions include: write brochures, grants and reports;assist in the development of workshops and conferences; conduct surveys and statistical research; represent the Council at community activities involving youth, adults, and the elderly; serve as liaison with local and national media. Director of Cooperative Education Miami -Dade Community College/Wolfson Campus (January 1985-July 1987) The functions included: initiate Cooperative Education program;. serve as liaison between the business community and the campus; assist and counsel students in pre- employment skills and resume preparation; write grant proposals; develop and market the program. Director of Cooperative Education St. Thomas University (November 1983-December 1984) 9R-SS v ww =VI TA- ANITA RAFKY Executive Assistant to the President Cuban American National Council 300 S.W. 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33130 Office: 642-3484 Home: 279-1585 EDUCATION M.A. in History Boston University, Boston, MA B.A. with Honors in History Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA PROFESSIONAL Executive Assistant EXPERIENCE Cuban American National Council (August 1987-present) The functions include: write brochures, grants and reports;assist in the development of workshops and conferences; conduct surveys and statistical research; represent the Council at community activities involving youth, adults, and the elderly; serve as liaison with local and national media. Director of Cooperative Education Miami -Dade Community College/Wolfson Campus (January 1985-July 1987) The functions included: initiate Cooperative Education program;. serve as liaison between the business community and the campus; assist and counsel students in pre- employment skills and resume preparation; write grant proposals; develop and market the program. Director of Cooperative Education St. Thomas University (November 1983-December 1984) COMMUNITY task Force on Early Awarehess project for Dropout SERVICE Prevention NASFAA (November 1987-present) Committee for National School Volunteers Dade County Public Schools (November 1987-present) Board of Directors Member of Finance Committee South Dade YMCA (1986-1987) Advisory Committee: Jobs For Miami (1986) Vice -President Penn. State Alumni Club of Miami (1986) Vice Treasurer Board of Directors Coalition of Hispanic American Women (1982-1986) Chairperson Women's Resource Committee of Co -Op Education Association of America (1986-present) Room Mother, Grades 3 and 4 ' West Laboratory School, Coral Gables, FL (1981-1983) Den Mother, Cub Scout Peck 260 (1981-1982) One -To -One Volunteers, Reading Tutor Dade County Public Schools (1979-1980) AWARDS Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition For The Support and Services Rendered on Behalf of Hispanic American Women Presented by Coalition of Hispanic American Women (March 20, 1986) Honorary Hispanic Woman of The Year Annual award presented by the Coalition of Hispanic American Women (June 1983) ±' Certificate of Appreciation r° Dade County Public Schools (1983) REFERENCES Will be supplied upon request. 88-55 - IN. dr. Lenore J. Gordon received her early education in ansas City# Missouri graduating from the University of Missouri at K.C. in 1968 with a BA in Speech Education. in 1911 she earned a MA in Speech Education with etrphasis in Public Address and in 1973 a second MA in Reading Education. Upon moving to Miami she entered the University of Miami as a doctoral candidate earning her terminal degree in Curriculum, Supervision and Instruction in 1980. Throughout her professional career she has held the position of Speech, English and Reading Specialist at both elementary and secondary levels of education. She also held the position of Learning Disability Consultant at the saute two levels. At the University level, she has taught courses in Public Address, Intercultural Communication. Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Children"s Theater, Creative Drama, Theories of Speech Communication and conducted seminars for teacher training. Dr. Gordon has served as Speech, English and Reading Specialist in both Upward Bcund and CETA federally founded summer programs. Since earning her doctorate in 1980, she has served as Adjunct professor at the University of Miami's School of Communication. She is also a consultant for the Institute of Culture and Ethnicity at the MDCC-Wolfson campus. Since 1981 Dr. Gordon has consulted with clients on a one-to-one basis, or in groups conducting seminars and workshops for a diverse private and public sectors. Her clients have included American Express, i Levitt Corporation, MDCC and Greater Mortgage Corporation of Florida.. Dr. Gordon has written, presented and published research at regional and national conventions in the areas of Intercultural, Organizational, Interpersonal Communication. She is a published poet. Her ncn-fiction free-lance writing has been in the areas of business, travel, psychology, Black History and children. She is presently at work on both an Intercultural Communication textbook and a children"s book about genetics. As an independent TV producer and talk show host, her credits include the following productions; WORLD OF MCRTGAGE BANKING; INSIDE SPECTRUM:TREATING SUBSTANCE ABUSE; THERE IS DEFINITELY NO TYPICAL PERSON; BLACK ARTISTS FORUM I & II; WORLD OF COMMUNICATION; MIAMI COMMUNICATES!; EXPAND YOUR UNIVERSE and ongoing productions FOR PEOPLE WITH POTENTIAL, and LEGACY which air on WLRN Cable TAP and ARTS IN FOCUS which airs on WLRN PBS Channel 17. Her latest documentary for PBS is HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIZZY. Dr. Gordon serves on several advisory boards for the Visual and Performing Arts. W3 _55 e Vita br. Lenore J. Gotdon 1121 Crandon Blvd. B-1206 Key Biscayne, V1. 33149 (105) 361-7479 HIGHLIGHTS Ot BUUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1963-67 Bachelor of Arts# University of Missouri at Kansas City# major in Speech. 1971 Masters of Arts# University of Missouri at Kansas City, major in Speech Communication; minor in History 1973 Masters of Arts, University of Missouri at Kansas City, major in Reading; minor in Urban Education, 1974 Certification Learning Disabilities, University of Kansas, awarded training grant at Kansas University • Medical Center. 1975 Moved to Key Biscayne, Florida; enrolled in Curriculum, Supervision and instruction Doctoral Program at the University of Miami. 1980 Dissertation ccmpleted, defense taken; Ed.D granted from the University of Miami PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1980-present Adjunct Professor in the School of Ccmn:unicaticn at the University of Miami. 1980-present Part-time private practice on Key Biscayne; English As A Second Language (ESOL) & Communication Skills. 1985-present Beginning of involvement with WLRN Cable TAP and WLRN Channel 17 as independent television producer and talk show host. 1987-87 Director of Continuing Education at Urban Conscrtium- of Learning Alternatives at Wolfson Campus; Miami Dade Community College. 1980-present Consultant, Trainer for corporate workshops -programs 1977-78 Rea4 ng & English Consultant for University of Miamii. "s federal funded CETA program. 1967-75 Employed by Kansas City Public Schools. 8S. - rr 5.� 0 A2- Responsibilities included classroom instruction in Speech, Reading, English and Black history & Culture. Designed and implemented Reading Lab for Inner-city secondary students. Designed and implemented Learning Disability Resource Room fcr both elementary and secondary students. Classroom instruction included primary responsibility for dissemination of LD materials and methods for staff. 1971=75 Adjunct Professor with Avila College"s Speech and Theater Department. 1986 Summer Adjunct Professor. Florida International University's Speech Department 1973 Beginning of involvement in Substance Abuse Educa- tional Evaluation as Summer Research Assistant at University of Kansas 1969-72 Summer Employed as Speech & English Instructor with Upward Bcund Federal Program. PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH "The Use of Cartoons in Developing Speech Communication Skills," published Spring TEAC ffR_TALK_. (1987) "Arts In Focus", Viewers Guide DCPS. (1987) "Legacy," Viewers Guide DCPS.(1988) "Perceived Differences Between Hispanic and Non -hispanic Respondents on the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Inventory: A Pilot Study," Speech Communication Association Conference, Chicago. (1986) "Pedagogical Techniques -Cartoons & Speech Skills," Speech Communication Association Conference, Chicago. (1986) "I Hear My Sisters Voices: Hispanic Women Poets," International Conference on Culture and Communication, Temple University: (1986) "Perceived Differences Between Hispanic and Non -Hispanic Respondents on the Thomas-Kilmann conflict Mode Inventory: A Pilot Study," Conference of Latin America & The Caribbean, University of Miami. ( 1986) "Use of Cartoons in Developing Communication Skills," Eastern Speech Communication Conference, Atlantic City. 1986 "Freedom & Oppression : Oral Interpretation of Poetry for women"s Studies," Eastern Speech Communication Conference, Atlantic City. 98-5.517 Co-Chairpersoh for Program Committee of Sister Cities tnterhatiohal. Appointed by Mayor Xavier L. Suare7, (1987) Co=Chairperson Educational Committee for Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida. (1986) Evaluation member of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for Sunset Senior high School. (1980) Charter member Advisory Board of University of Miami's School of Education. (1980) Consultant Title IV;Ti.tle VII Grant Proposal Consultant Kansas City Missouri, HEW Region VII. (1974) Community Relations Workshop Coordinator, HEW Region VII (1974) Ethnic Awareness Workshop Coordinator for Kansas City Police Department. (1973) Charter member Principal's Advisory Board for Kansas City Public Schools. (1969) Advisory Board Member for Black Action Training Center, Kansas City. (1969) MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Speech Communication Association International Communication Association Gracias! Advancement of Communication in the Americas Eastern Communication Association World Communication Association Phi Delta Kappa American Psychological Association Miami International Press Club National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Miami Arts Exchange Florida Speech Communication Association Organization for the Study of Communication, Language & Gender Friends of the University of Miami Library Friends of the Lowe Museum Mensa Key Biscayne Tennis Association � " 5 a!� CURRICULUM VITAE LUISA M, GAkiA-TOL$D09130 S,W, 134 PLAC..c ;•flMI, FLORIDA 33185 PH3NE (3051 385-44': PEASO`1AL born in S:S. Las Villas, Cuba, i940; Marri-_d Pesidcmt cf Florida for the East twenty si:: years. EDUCATION UniVetsidad Central Martha Atreu .Physics and Che!sistty (Level equivalent to Doctoral Studies). .Psycholoa (Level equivalent to Bachelor of Science Studies). Miami bade Ct:nmunity College .Completed all requirements for Computer Progrx"..ing. Interior besigner. LICENSES Florida Peal Estate Salesperson. Florida Life, Accident and Health Insurance Salesperson. Florida Mortgage Broker. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE April 1986 SOUTH FLORIDA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY to present 8400 N.W. 52 STREET SUITE 105 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186 VICE-PRESIDENT. Duties include: Management of sales personnel and supervision of residential and commercial mort- gage loans. F3�--55 November 1985 CITY OF Mie.1i to April 1986 3500 PAN AMERICFt`1 DRIVE fli-'4I FLOPIDA 33133 Coll-1214UNITY VELATIONS COORDINATOR TO ROSARIO KENNED:'. January 1984 COORDINATOR ACID/OR ASSISTANT OF THE FOLLOWING to November 1985 C'.MPAIGNS: .Adelaida Artime-State Delegate. .Javier Sotto -State Representative. .Posario Rennedy-Cor•misEioner City of Miami. .Xa•.,ier Suarez-'Xa.*or of the City of Miami, Pebruary 1980 SOUTH FLOrIDy :•;ED_CAL RESOURCES INC. to December 1983 P::ESIDE"T-Ov.ER. Duties included: Securing independent contracts from hospitals and clinics. Coordinating medical services supplying medical equipment, supervisinc and managing. January 1976 G.T. ENTERPRISES to January 1980 3009 SALCEDO, COPAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 VICE-PRESIDENT/OtrNER. Duties included: Office manager and public rela- tions. MARCH 196E BOGAR AND ASSOCIATES INC. to December 1975 3009 SALCEDO, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 VICE-PRESIDENT. Duties included: Coordinador of the critical path-, in the construction sites. Interior decorator. Initial preparations for the contracted land- scaping. LANGUAGES Speak and write fluently both English and Spanish. Working knowledge of both Italian and French. AWARDS .Medal for Meritorious Service given by Keren Kayemeth Lelsrael. .Sparkler Citizenship Award given by the Stroh Corporation. .Nominated for the Vivian Salazar Quevedo Award 1987. OROAN12AT1ONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES .Board member and active participant. Member in charge of appointed activities for more than 30 organizations and Community .`:ctivities including but not limited to: JOSE MARTI FOREST PARK IN JERUSALEM .Executive Chairman of the Board. COALITION OF HISPANIC AMERICAN WOMEN .Board member, Chairwoman membership Committee. UNITED WAY (1986/87) .Assistant Campaign Chairman for South Dade. YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.) .Board member, Chairman of Special Events. SISTER CITIES .Member of the Hospitality Committee. JUSTICE FOR ALL .Member of the Coordinating Committee. FRIENDS OF DEMOCRACY .Vice -President. MOVIMIENTO DE RECUPERACION REVOLUCIONARIA (M.R.R.) .Board member, in charge of Human Relations. ..ASOCIACION DE SANCTI SPIRITUS(MUNICIPIOS DE CUBA EN EL EXILIO) .Vice -President. PRO-MONUMENTO TONY IZQUIERDO .Treasurer. PRO-MONUMENTO FRANCISCO .Steering Committee. ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL MERCHANTS AND NEIGHBORS OF 8th STREET. (A.P.M.N./A.P.C.V.) .Board member and Co -Chairman for Public Relations. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CUBAN AMERICAN WOMEN (N.A.C.A.W.) .Vice -President. .M m,bbr 6f the fbllbwing otgahitatiohs: LATIN MINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CtUg (L.$.P.W.) . GkEAM MIAMt CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (G. M. c. C. ) .ASOCIACION INTERAMERICANA DE HOMBRES DE EMPAtSA (A.I.H.90 .LATIN BUILOtRS ASSOCIATION (L.B.A.) .YOUNG WOMEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.WX.A.) .SPANISH AMERICAN LEAGUE AGAINST DESCRIMINATION (S.A.L.A.D.) .MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (M.A.D.D.) .PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTER STANDARDS ASSOCIATION (P.A.C.S.A.) .INFORMED FAMILIES (I.F.) .SOUTH FLORIDA JAIL MINISTRIES .CENTRO CULTURAL CUBANO (S.I.B.I.) .EX -CLUB .THE FOUNDATION OF HISPANIC WOMEN .MANATEE BAY CLUB .SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENNA CONGREGATION •.MIAMI TENNIS AND COUNTRY CLUB .ROYAL PALM FORUM REFERENCES References will be provided upon request. 1 RS-557