Type Of Business:
Scientific agency
Expertise:
Marine meteorology
Major Product/SVS:
Marine meteorology; Weather services
Favorite Business Publication:
Meteorological Technology International
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing the piano and clarinet for patients; Singing in the church choir; Kayaking; Gardening; Playing with her two dogs and cat
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Strategic Leadership, Mountain State University (2009); Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Maryland (2005)
Affiliations Awards:
Federally Employed Women National Organization
Place of Birth:
Marysville
Industry:
Meteorological Technology
State/Country of Origin:
CA/USA
Children's Names:
Angelica
Date of Distinction:
9/21/2010
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
In she could solve one problem in the world she would stop the fighting and start working toward building a world that supports itself.
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Community
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her positive attitude, and the support she received from her mother and grandparents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession while serving in the military. She was exposed to environmental science at a young age due to growing up in a family involved with the U.S. Forest Service.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Perales has a grandson, Ian.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Monitoring the weather; Providing support to oil tankers and fishing vessels in the Prince William Sound, as well as the TransAlaska pipeline terminus and the small boat harbor
Awards/Honors:
Isaac Cline Professional Achievement Award (2007)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Perales intends to have a solid science program in place for the community.