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