EXPERIENCE
Founding Executive Director of
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corp. (UREC) for 15 years
Former Regional Personnel Administrator,
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp for 12 years
Diverse Experience in State & Parish Government
Extensive Work & Volunteer History with Small Businesses,
the Academic Community, Local Media & Various Faith Based Initiatives
1998 Alumni of the Chamber of Commerce’s
Leadership Program
Alumni of Baton Rouge Police Department's Citizens Academy
Alumni of YWCA Dialogue on Race
Founding member of the
Mickens Road Property Owners Association, Inc.
Licensed Realtor & Certified Apartment Manager
BOARD SERVICE
Executive Vice President of
Baton Rouge Apartment Association
LA Association of Nonprofit Organizations
LA Housing Alliance & Collaborative
Greater Baton Rouge Housing Community & Economic
Development Coalition
EBRP Long Term Recovery Committee
Baton Rouge Metro Airport Commission
Former Member EBRP Planning & Zoning Commission
Baton Rouge Apartment Association
LA Association of Nonprofit Organizations
LA Housing Alliance & Collaborative
Greater Baton Rouge Housing Community & Economic
Development Coalition
EBRP Long Term Recovery Committee
Baton Rouge Metro Airport Commission
Former Member EBRP Planning & Zoning Commission
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Recipient of Baton Rouge Chapter of The Links, Inc.
LA Role Models Award
NAACP Outstanding Community Service Award
Recipient of LANO Standards For Excellence Award
Recipient of EFA’s Trailblazer Award
Recipient of EFA’s Trailblazer Award
EDUCATION
B. S. Business Management, University of Phoenix
Further Study at both Southern & LSU
Licensed Realtor & Certified Apartment Manager
PERSONAL
Married 37 Years to Oliver G. Edwards, Sr.
Mother of two and Grandmother of three
Member of Life Changers Christian Center for 27 years
Member of New Pilgrim Baptist Church for 10 years
