January 7, 2009


Meet a PJ Reader - Shawna E. Smith

Shawna E. Smith

PJ profiles Shawna E. Smith
Executive Director

Taller San Jose, Santa Ana, Calif.

Taller San Jose focuses on providing uneducated and unskilled adults the opportunity to finish their education and develop their skills to find a job with a living wage.

What do you consider the most rewarding aspect of your job?
The rewards of working in the nonprofit sector have been many things over the years, but now that I am a mother, it is knowing that I am making the world a better place for my children to inherit.

The best part of nonprofit work is...
Working with a diverse group of creative, talented and impassioned people toward a common vision.

What do you do for relaxation?
I've recently started practicing yoga and it is a wonderful way to relax. I have found that it is not only strengthening my body, but helping to keep me centered throughout the day.

What is your favorite quote?
"You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

If you are interested in being profiled or know someone who would like to be profiled and who is a PJ reader, contact Cathy Harms at 919-573-4646 or charms@ajf.org

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