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GLI ALUMNI MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Sarasota & Manatee Counties
WENDY HERNANDEZ
Jewish Children & Family Services, Social Worker
North Port Domestic Violence Vigil, Committee Member
"The community project helped me connect with my community, develop a broader network, media experience, and re-connect with my passion of empowering domestic violence survivors. This project helped me to develop a structured plan to make a positive difference in my community."
EULINE MYRICK, SR.
North Sarasota Community Organization, Lime Lake Project Coordinator
Dollar Dynasty, Board Member
When asked if he has changed as a leader since participating in the GLI program, Euline Myrick replied: "Oh yeah! I have gotten more involved, intense, dedicated. Just more determined." He reflected: "I have learned to be more patient because dealing with the government, they go at their own pace and you can’t rush it."
TERRI DAVIS
Manatee School for the Arts Parent-Teacher Organization, President
Waterford Home Owners Association, Vice President
"My public speaking, organizational, and fundraising skills improved with my GLI year.”
ALICE JONES
Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing, Founder & President
Sarasota County School Board, Advisory Board Member
"I have really grown by becoming a better leader. Even as a leader, I still have to follow and continue to grow and inspire. I have improved in networking, communications, team building, and marketing. After I graduated from GLI I had the courage to pursue dreams that were put on the back burner. “
NICKIE BROWN
Children First, Family Advocate
GLI Steering Committee, Member
Osprey Avenue Church of Christ, Event Committee
"I delegate and ask for assistance more now instead of always trying to do things on my own. I try and use all the assets of other. Again, I am using others more, pulling from their strengths and talents.”
VALERIE BUCHAND
Sarasota Housing Authority, Advisory Board
Janie Poe Task Force, Chair
Since graduating GLI, Valerie says she is “gaining more respect in efforts that I work on and having more professionalism so people listen more. [Through GLI I have] better communication; understanding how to involve more people; government skills; how to engage people in conversation without getting bent out of shape; how to implement plans; and networking skills.”