February 29, 2008 -
Long Island
Name: Eleanor Fapohunda
Title: Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences
Company: Farmingdale State College
Address: 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, NY 11735
Birthplace: Florida
Family: Three adult children and two grandchildren
First job outside of real estate: Department of Labor, Washington, D.C.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I work with faculty to develop new curricula, plan workshops/conferences, as well as co-chairing the college's Commencement Committee. I also mentor students and new faculty. I plan to remain in higher education seeking a higher administrative position.
Hobbies: Reading, watercolor painting, traveling
Person you admire most (outside of family): Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Keys to success: Commitment, focus, perseverance, risk taking and "people skills"
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Lawyer