When Sodexo’s Network Group, the African American Leadership Forum (AALF) set out in 2002, they decided that our foundation -- the heart of who we are -- would be centered on inspiring and developing leaders.
Now 8 years later in 2010 AALF continues to set the bar in terms of being best in class and we are truly excited about the journey we are on. Our commitment of developing leaders was loud and clear at the 7th Annual AALF National Meeting held at the Coca-Cola Company headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia last week.
And as Chair of AALF, I am so honored to be part of this group.
One of the most exciting parts of our annual meeting was the announcement of the AALF scholarship winners. What a testament when you have AALF members, Sodexo employees, family and friends buy into and support your vision to make an impactful difference in the lives of students who have not always had the best opportunities. As a result of this support, this year we awarded $30,000 in scholarships to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities that partner with Sodexo.
The AALF Scholarship Fund was established in September 2005 in response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. AALF wanted to do something to help students impacted by the storm and the Scholarship Fund was the result. To date AALF has raised more than $80,000 to benefit this great cause. The scholarships are awarded to deserving students pursuing academic and leadership excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Recipients must be currently enrolled and classified as an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior. In addition, recipients must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Nutrition/Dietetics, Management, Technology, Engineering, or Hospitality Management.
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Three of our 15 scholarship winners attended the AALF annual meeting and it was awe inspiring to hear excerpts from their essays. All of them noted obstacles they had overcome in growing up that could have prevented them from attending college, but their perseverance and determination is fierce.
..Without further ado, I am proud to share more about the four
AALF Scholarships & recipients..
The Noralyn Mills Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship honoring the memory of Noralyn Mills, one of AALF’s charter members. The recipient of this scholarship must be a student majoring in Nutrition/Dietetics and possessing outstanding leadership qualities. The 2010 recipient of the Noralyn Mills Memorial Scholarship was Tiffanie Richardson from Howard University.
The Ollie Lawrence Founders Scholarship is a leadership scholarship honoring Ollie Lawrence, the group’s founder. The recipient of this scholarship must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, initiative, and a strong work ethic. Our 2010 Ollie Lawrence Founders Scholarship recipients were Bobby Haney from Claflin College, Hershelle Gaffney from Bennet College, Jerrica Burnham from Clark Atlanta University, Kristian Edwards from Central State University, Sierra Wallace from Howard University, Terrence Lotts from Xavier University New Orleans and, Toi Haynes-Shelman from Claflin College
The Chairman’s Leadership Scholarship honors the past chairs of AALF, Cassandra Crawley, James Taylor, Sharmeen Hawkins, Keysa Minnifield, Mike Grey and Sonia Suber. The recipient of this scholarship must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, initiative and the ability to lead an organization of his/her peers. Our 2010 Chairman’s Leadership Scholarship recipients were Alexander Aaron fromHoward University, Jesica Holley from Tuskegee University, and Lloyd Reeves from Clark Atlanta
The Dick Macedonia Diversity Leadership Scholarship honors the group’s first executive sponsor. The recipient of this scholarship must demonstrate a strong diversity and inclusion awareness and exceptional leadership qualities. Our 2010 Dick Macedonia Diversity Leadership Scholarship recipients are Erica Smith from Howard University, Chukwuemeka Anazia from North Carolina A&T, Michael Griffin from North Carolina A&T and, Sixto Suazo from Clark Atlanta University.
Congratulations future leaders!
Congratulations future leaders!
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Veronica Harville,
Vice President Client Relations for Sodexo
Veronica Harville joined the Sodexo team in May of 2002 as a Senior Finance Manager for the Health care Division. She served in several roles until landing in her current role as Vice President Client Relations in a cross divisional move to Corporate Services in May 2007. She earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996 and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Veronica spends a great deal of time giving back to her community including The Boys and Girls Club of Birmingham Board of Directors, where she mentors young girls in her community. Veronica has been a member of the Sodexo African American Leadership Forum (AALF) network group since its inception and has served on the leadership team for the last five years including her current current role as Chair.
Vice President Client Relations for Sodexo
Veronica Harville joined the Sodexo team in May of 2002 as a Senior Finance Manager for the Health care Division. She served in several roles until landing in her current role as Vice President Client Relations in a cross divisional move to Corporate Services in May 2007. She earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996 and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Veronica spends a great deal of time giving back to her community including The Boys and Girls Club of Birmingham Board of Directors, where she mentors young girls in her community. Veronica has been a member of the Sodexo African American Leadership Forum (AALF) network group since its inception and has served on the leadership team for the last five years including her current current role as Chair.
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