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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

March 26, Meeting in Pictures

L-R front: Yasmin, Mietta and Beatrice. Yasmin, originally from Sierra Leone, is a nurse at Fairview Hospital & Clinics; Mietta originally from Liberia, works with Medica; Beatrice, originally from Rwanda, is a network technician at Metronic.


L-R: Elizabeth and Lydia. Liz works at the University of Minnesota as an administrative assistant; Lydia works with Hennepin County. Both are originally from Kenya.



L - R: Fatou and Joyce. Fatou is a journalist from Gambia who's new to the Twin Cities; Joyce is a seasoned business owner and provides quality hair extensions and services. A longtime AWC friend, she is originally from Nigeria.




L - R: Jayne and Bosola. Jayne, originally from Kenya, works in the area of social services with RS Eden. Bosola, originally from Nigeria, is an infectious disease doctor at Hennepin County Medical Center.



L - R: Marie Therese and Rosemary. Marie, originally from Rwanda, is a business systems analyst currently in transition; Rosemary, of Nigerian and British heritage, recently became a principal at a design and marketing firm.




L - R: Josephine and Regine. Josie is an experienced registered nurse at Fairview University Hospital and Regine also works as a nurse with a nursing home facility. Both ladies are originally from Rwanda.



L - R: Ruth, Hanna and Mahlet. Ruth, originally from Eritrea, works as a business analyst at Ameriprise; Hanna has a background in IT in the area of healthcare and is linen rental business owner. Hanna and Mahlet are both from Ethiopia.



L - R: Wokie and Mameneh. Wokie works in community relations at the University of Minnesota; Mameneh is a Minneapolis Public Schools staff and has a background in graphic design. Both ladies are originally from Liberia, are passionate about community and a often involved in organizing a variety of events.

Not pictured are Elizabeth W., originally from Kenya and works with Northpoint Wellness Center as a program coordinator; Veronica, a nursing student originally from Liberia; Khalilah an African American and also a nursing student; Rita, originally from Liberia, AWC Founder and works as a leadership program coordinator at the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA).

A good time was had by all!


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