Featured Member: Karen Ratliff on BlackInAmerica.com!

Q&A With Karen Ratliff

Karen Ratliff
Data Manager, US Government
Location: Marietta, GA United States
Joined: Jul 24th, 2007

About (request update)

I am ambitious, I've survived a 20 year military career, college, kids, moves, typhoons, etc....I'm ready for anything

My Interview Question

What are your goals for your life?

Current Whereabouts:

Taekwondo, Golf, Singing, the development of my children, self improvement and learning all I can about everything

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Human Resources Director; CIO Government DOD or Emergency Management Agency

Website:

http://blackplanet.com/blackpearl1968

Education (request update)

Keller Graduate School of Management class of 2010

Undergrad Major: Computer and Information Science

Claim To Fame:

Twenty year veteran of US Navy. Extensive personnel management; Human Resources and Information Systems skills

Most Memorable Moment:

I took advantage of the opportunity to return to school for a second Masters of Information Systems Management, and when i logged into my first class...it was outstanding

High School: Kettering in Detroit, MI class of 1986

Activities & Accomplishments:

Golf - Eastside #1 (1986), 2nd place All City (1986), Captain Cheerteam (1985-1986), Honor Roll

Best Memories:

Everyday.

Experience

I currently work with US Government as Data Manager
I have 20 years of experience working in the Information Technology industry.

Activity

Something to look forward to

I look around my neighborhood and ask myself "what are we giving our African American children for their future?" What legacies and history do we need to instill in our children's minds and hearts to ...more
Posted by Karen Ratliff on August 28th, 2008 • 234 Views

Book by E. Lynn Harris

I just finished reading the novel Too Good To Be True by E. Lynn Harris and I would like to know who has read this book, any of his other books and your opinion. ...more
Posted by Karen Ratliff on August 27th, 2008 • 292 Views

Black Americans and healthy eating

I see in Los Angeles that they are trying to do away with fast food resturants. Do we lack so much personal responsibility that we cannot just say no to fast food and we need to be policed in order to ...more
Posted by Karen Ratliff on July 30th, 2008 • 273 Views

My BlackInAmerica.com Profile

Why Are You Concerned About Black America:

I am concerned because we are still continuing on the destructive path of bringing one another down instead of helping to lift each other up. We are losing our culture, roots and history. Traditions are not being passed down and we are not working hard enough as a group to claim our place. There are a lot of destructive habits that we need to get rid of. We want everything "right now" instead of building up and taking steps.

How Did You Find Out About This Site:

What Would You Like To See On This Site:

Biopics of success stories and those who have risen from the bottom to show that it can be done.

Did You See The CNN Special Entitled "Black In America":

Yes

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