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Civic and Volunteer Activities, (Past and Pres,ent) Sheltered Care for Kids, - Minneapolis,, MN
<br />2000-2003
<br />Personal Care Attendant
<br />• Worked with children from abused families,
<br />Fountain of Life Gospel Church - Minneapolis,, MN
<br />2000- 2008
<br />Peer Mentor and Youth Director
<br />• Mencored new families, to the church - specifically women and children.
<br />• Leader for church high school aged youth-group
<br />Please state your reasons, for wanting, to s,erve on the Commis,s,ion/Board: My goal is to become
<br />and immigration attorney. My heart goes, out toward groups, of foreigners, coming into the
<br />United States,. I are seeking opportunities, that will allow me to work for people and their
<br />rights,. Human rights, are violated on a daily basis, due to race, gender, sexual orientation,
<br />and religion among other things,. I wish to bring the awarenes,s, of treating people equally and
<br />equitably to the community.
<br />What is your view of the role of this Commis,s,ion/ Board?: As a Human Right Commissioner, I
<br />plan to work towards, solutions, and not just focus, on the problems, at hand pertaining to human
<br />rights,. In this role, I would ask., "What CAN we do?" instead of stating why we cannot carry
<br />out an agenda. It is very important to be proactive in this position as opposed to reactive.
<br />Any further information you would like the City Council to consider or that you feel is
<br />relevant to the appointment or reappointment you are s,eeking.: As an African American woman,
<br />I are constantly being judged even before I say "Hello. 11 1 feel that the community needs, to be
<br />aware that racism is not something that occurred in our nation long ago. It is happening
<br />TODAY! Although I do feel that sexism, gender stereotypes,, religious, persecution also exist,
<br />so much of it stems, from racis,m. Just because we do not talk about these is,s,ues, does, not mean
<br />that it ceas,es, to exist. I plan to bring these concerns, to the forefront in order to create a
<br />welcoming and safe community for all members,.
<br />I understand that information provided in this application may be distributed by the City to
<br />the public including, but not limited to, being posted on the City of Roseville webs,ite. I
<br />agree to waive any and all claims, under the Minnesota Government Data Practices, Act, or any
<br />other applicable state and federal law, that in any way related to the dissemination to the
<br />public of information contained in this application that would be Classified as private under
<br />such laws,. I understand that I may contact the responsible authority for the City of
<br />Roseville if I have any questions, regarding the public or private nature of the information
<br />provided.: Yes,
<br />Occasionally City staff gets, requests, from the media or from the public for ways, to contact
<br />Commission members,. The Commission roster is periodically made available. Please indicate
<br />which information the City may release to someone who requests, it or that may be included on
<br />the Commis ,s,ion roster. Under MN Statute §1,2.601,. s,ubd. 3(b), either a telephone or electronic
<br />mail addres,s, (or both) where you can be reached must be made available to the public. Please
<br />indicate at least one phone number or one email addres,s, to be available to the public, and
<br />fill in the corresponding information in the below.: Home Phone Number, Preferred Email
<br />Addres,s,
<br />Home Phone : 651,- 603- 8973
<br />Work Phone :
<br />Cell Phone:
<br />Preferred Email Addres,s,: f'ouin'ta inbra�ind�V(@�ho'tma l.Corgi
<br />I have read and understand the statements, on this form, and I hereby swear or affirm that the
<br />statements, on this form are true. : Yes,
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