WOMEN OF COLOR AWARD WINNERS 2013
with the Air Force, Carter received honors such as the Howard Leaf Inspector General awards. “I always strived to do the job I had been given to the best of my ability,” she said. “Early in my career I learned that my job would be easier if I took care of my people. You never know when people are watching you, learning from you. I am humbled when people come to me and tell me that I inspired them.”
tree-shaded green lawn, happy college graduates, proud families and an articulate, personable host and hostess which rounded out the reception at the college president’s home many years ago,” she recalled. “I was there as the kid sister of our family’s first college graduate. The ambiance was so warm, professional and impressive; I knew from that day forward that this was what I wanted: a career in a college setting, an administrative role and all the trappings of the college environ- ment. Thanks to Dr. and Mrs. C.V. Troupe of Fort Valley State University for welcoming me to the wonders of the HBCU and 1890 land-grant institutions which remain at the forefront in developing people of color for professional careers.” Dr. Benja- min is founder and chairperson for the Annual Conference on Educational Access.
Mary Eunice Benjamin, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
College-level Promoion o Education D
r. Mary Eunice Benjamin is a champion of education. As a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, she earned a Bach- elor of Science in Social Studies. She also received an M.S. in Sociology from Atlanta University and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Mississippi State University. Her interest in education and sociology continues to influence her career path. As vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), this position gives her opportunity to assist the chancellor and help shape the academic lives of students. Dr. Benjamin also plays a role in the professional lives of academic staff. She reviews employment, promotion, tenure and retention. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education benefits from Dr. Benjamin’s expertise by having her as liaison on academic affairs. Dr. Benjamin played a pivotal role in helping UAPB acquire a $3 million grant from the Department of Education and one $2.1 million grant from the National Sci- ence Foundation. The grants were to help the school expand its offerings in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Dr. Benjamin is a supporter of STEM programs, and she is recognized and respected as a leader within UAPB and in the surrounding community. “It was a large white house,
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Mini Balachandran Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems – Production Lead NAVAIR Manufacturing and Quality Division
Community Service
ini Balachandran spends a great deal of time and en- ergy in community service, which provides a way for Balachandran to share her love of engineering with young people. In particular, she wants to reach out to young women so they see it’s possible for women to succeed in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). One way Balachandran has been able to reach women is through Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Southern Maryland (SoMD) chapter. As the lead of the outreach and recruitment com- mittee, she worked with the publicity committee to inform a wider audience about the EYH STEM event and volunteer opportunities. The event reached its capacity of 70 students within nine days of the registration period. There was also an average of 30 volunteers a week, which resulted in more than
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