Gilda Smith Email & Phone Number

Throughout my life's journey, with its challenges and setbacks, it has been my patience and perseverance that have allowed me to overcome and continue to grow and succeed. Whether navigating complex business transactions or managing people, I have learned that staying focused and determined is key to achieving my goals. The valuable lessons learned shaped my approach to Bands of Hope and it's diverse team of volunteers, facilitators, donors and most importantly its clients - children and their parents. Managing a non-profit organization such as this requires both business knowledge and leadership skills; and it requires embracing patience, perseverance, adaptability and resilience in coordinating and maneuvering the intricate pieces to the social services arena. We face challenging aspects in the lives of some of the children and their parents, involving difficult situations and circumstances that require us to encourage and empower them to be more confident, make positive decisions and learn how to succeed in order to change their circumstances. It is the most challenging thing i've ever undertaken - and I absolutely love it!

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  Eastfield College

  General Studies