What Are They Saying?


	WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?- NFBPA

What Are They Saying?
Testimonials

"Words alone cannot explain what the NFBPA ELI program has done for me. I continue to benefit from the knowledge gained from various mayors, city managers and university staff. After 8-hours of classroom style training, many of them invited us to informal settings such as their homes and shared personal experiences over dinner. As a result of this training, I have a broader perspective about issues that I face on a daily basis.

Another major component of the program is my relationship with the 17 individuals who shared the experience with me. We learned that we all face similar issues and we made a commitment to keep in touch and help each other along the way. A very special bond exists between us because of NFBPA."

Maebell Brown
Year of Graduation: 2003
Current Position: Assistant Director, Fort Worth Water Department

"Upon completing the ELI program in April 1995, I experienced tremendous personal and professional growth. I was immediately appointed to the Assistant City Manager position in the City of Palestine, Texas. In October 1996, I was promoted to City Manager. I have since left the City of Palestine and am currently working for the Community Investment and Economic Development programs for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLBD)."

Sheyi Ipaye
Year of Graduation: 1995
Current Position: Manager for FHLBD

"ELI provided me with an awesome opportunity to assess my professional skills through workshops, research, dialogue, mentors, coaches and assessment profiles. These experiences in turn helped me to establish long and short term career strategies. I grew personally and professionally through ELI. I met enlightening and successful people of color and traveled to universities that were inspiring. More importantly ELI gave me lifelong friends and a network of professionals who are readily accessible, willing and highly competent to help me along my professional journey.

ELI is a legacy that provides what no other institution provides for professionals of color - role models that continually remind us that if we prepare diligently, we can be successful when the opportunity arrives. With that success comes the awesome responsibility to reach back, reach sideways, and reach forward to others so that the legacy continues."

Paulette Owens-Holmes
Year of Graduation: 1995

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