by Veronica Cool | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog
Legislative Procurement Volunteerism Board/Community Job & Workforce development The city burned. On Tuesday, april 28th I was in downtown Baltimore, intentionally. I saw prayer circles, peaceful protest, a city seeking to restore and rebuild. Neighbor...
by Veronica Cool | Jul 19, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases, Blog
This was a good week. A really good week. Every so often, I like to savor the wins, spending time reviewing the process, enjoying the journey. I realize that we are so busy rushing to the next thing and the next thing, fixed on crossing off our to-do list. And as our...
by Veronica Cool | Jul 6, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
The USA welcomed me with a magnificent display of fireworks! Only later did I understand that the fireworks were to honor American independence — the 4th of July. I thought the fireworks were for me, a welcome to this new land of opportunity. My parents believed that...
by Veronica Cool | Jun 14, 2015 | Blog
Recently, I heard remarks from Christopher Simmons, retired KPMG chief diversity officer, addressing diversity and women, in particular. He noticed a trend: Out of each high school graduating class, women made up 6 or more of the top 10 slots. Yet only 24 percent of...
by Veronica Cool | May 3, 2015 | Articles and Press Releases
On Tuesday, April 28, I was in downtown Baltimore, intentionally. I saw prayer circles, peaceful protest, a city seeking to restore and rebuild. Neighbor helping neighbor, including our neighbors throughout out the state. businesses calling in, “How can I...
