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Posted: June 25, 2012
Melvina Carter 2012
Name: Melvina Carter
Title: President/CEO
Company: Yonkers Industrial Development Agency
Location: Yonkers, NY
Birthplace: Yonkers, NY
Family: Married, two children
College: John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Pace University
First job outside of real estate: Banking
First job in real estate or allied field: City of Yonkers' Affordable Housing
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? On April 12, 2012, I was appointed by mayor Michael Spano as the president/CEO of the Yonkers IDA. Prior to that, I served as the chief fiscal officer of the Yonkers IDA for six years. I am looking forward to working with businesses and developers to bring smart economic development projects to fruition in the city of Yonkers.
Hobbies: Listening to music and cooking
Favorite book: "The Pursuit of Happyness"
Favorite movie: "Glory"
Keys to success: Respect yourself and those around you. Learn something new everyday because knowledge is power. Give back to your community by volunteering. Build and value relationships on a personal and professional level. Schedule "Me Time."
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Cecile D. Singer and Debra L. Lee
If you had to choose another vocation, what would it be? Teaching
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