05/27/2010

Congrats to a White House Project grad

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We are so proud of Nikiya Harris who ran and won!  She is the newly elected County Supervisor for District 2.  She's a graduate of the Women's Fund sponsored White House Project training programs and gives the program credit for her inspiration and motivation. 
May 27, 2010 1:23:24 PM

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