Biographies by members Sarah Homan and Maurice Sullivan at the September 25 morning meeting proved that these are always our best programs! Sarah brought props that told the story of her life and work including her love for Al Jarreau! She also described her varied and impressive career path from founding a highly successful Dog Walking Business (25+ employees) to leading cybersecurity teams at Federal Express! Her volunteer work is also very impressive from her work as a CASA volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate) to working with families through Safe Families for Children of Greater Chicago.
Maurice Sullivan provided us with her life and career history including the origin of her first name (family name for women!) She comes from a long line of strong women including her grandmother who graduated from college in 1904! Maurice started out teaching including time at Harper School in Wilmette. She transitioned into textbook editing with a long career at Scott Foresman, including becoming the company's expert in handling State Textbook Adoption processes in Texas, California and Florida. She tried to retire but was lured back part time by another textbook company who was familiar with her impressive career. We are lucky to have these incredible women in our club!
