Type Of Business:
Sole proprietorship
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Art in charcoal, pencil drawings and acrylic
Major Product/SVS:
Artwork
Hobbies/Sports:
Music; Opera; Classical Music; Jazz; Sports
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree in Graphic Arts, Los Angeles City College (1981)
Affiliations Awards:
Organizer, Black History Parade; Chairwoman, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Altadena; National Congress of Black Women
Date of Distinction:
2/17/2012
Charity:
Board Secretary, Los Angeles Church of God in Christ; Pasadena Unified School District (partner in education, volunteer teacher)
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
30
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the heavenly father, her husband Michael, her parents and children, and the encouragement and support she receives from them.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after giving up her career as a real estate and financial services professional due to fibromyalgia.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Francis is a care provider for her mother and mother-in-law as well as some elderly members of her community. She is a serving deaconess who organizes logistics for the 10,000 member church.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working in the classroom with special needs students and at-risk youth; Volunteering with the senior citizen organizations; Providing guidance, inspiration and encouragement to all by bridging the gap between the ages; Currently painting pictures and the cells of the pictures she donates to the children of Africa
Awards/Honors:
Exemplary Education and Community Service Award (2008); Brotherhood Crusade Flag Football Team Mom (2007); Representative, Pasadena Panthers City Conference (2006); Aspiration Award, Board of Trustees, Pasadena City College
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Francis plans to build a nonprofit Christian art center for children and seniors in California. And also wants to teach art to African children in the Sudan.