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April 17, 2006

Carolyn Jackson named one of the Women of Distinction

Carolyn Jackson was one of ten women named Women of Distinction Thursday by the Lakeland Metro chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners at a ceremony at Eaglebrooke.

Carolyn Jackson

Title/Company: Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce

Age: 58

Education: Bachelor's in education

Career: Senior vice president, member relations

Work highlight: Seeing the success of a completed initiative and the relationships that are created through the programs I'm responsible for -- Leadership Lakeland, Emerge Lakeland, the Entrepreneurial Academy.

Observation on women in your line of business: Professional, dedicated to community.

Career aspirations: Whatever I'm doing -- give it my best and stay open to change.

Proudest career moment: Seeing the success of the CommUnity Celebration.

Lowest career point: Re-entering the job market after having been a stay at home mom.

Advice: Never give up. Try to look at issues from others' perspectives.

Top two community activities: McKeel Academy of Technology board of directors; volunteer for Young Patriots Foundation -Congressional Classroom.

What do you do for fun?: Travel, read, spend time with friends.

Favorite book: Currently, "The Secret Lives of Bees"

Family: Children Staci and Todd; three grandchildren.

Posted by Kristin Carlson at April 17, 2006 01:29 PM

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