Expertise:
Education, Financing, Global Marketing
Major Product/SVS:
Business Development, Financial Investment Planning, Joint Venture Partnerships, Bonding and Insurance, Contract Procurement, Small Business Certification, Grant Development, Leadership, Assertiveness and Diversity Training
Favorite Business Publication:
Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing, Traveling, Reading, Writing
Education Degrees:
Masters Degree in Business and Personnel, San Jose State University
Affiliations Awards:
Heritage Society; Women and Business Executives, California; International Institute; First woman to be elected as Branch Director for the North County Fire Protection, District of Monterey County; ; SVC Resource Development Group
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was working with Colin Powell.
Charity:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Fisher Foundation; Girls Inc., Katrina Victim Relief; Boys and Girls Club of America; Church; Simon & Delavega International Fundraiser
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
23
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her mentors and being able to grasp and understand concepts learned from others.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in this profession because her parents were very philanthropic and she saw what others accomplished as a result of their help.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Simon's family owned seven acres ranch used for economic empowerment of mixed landuse project and she was selected as delegate to the Philippine Economic Empire Trade.