A.Personal Philosophy/Favorite Quote or Biblical verse Hebrews 13:5 The Lord will never leave you nor forsake you. B.Background: Born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, currently living in St. Paul C.Career/profession/retired
AARP MN:Associate State Director - Advocacy, Outreach, Engagement & Diversity, St. Paul, MN(2005-14)
Metropolitan State University: Community Faculty - Multicultural Psychology & Ethics, Saint Paul, MN
State Council on Black Minnesotans: Assistant Director - (1989-2000)
Lutheran Social Services/Children’s Home Society: Kinship Manager2017-2019
D.Married to Rogers W. Caldwell E.Children, grandchildren, etc.
8 children, resulting in over 60 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Foster parent for more than 20 years.
F.Greek Affiliation
Delta Nu – University of MN – November 1970
Zeta Iota Sigma (Minneapolis)
Xi Iota Sigma (Saint Paul)
G.Favorite Activities/places traveled/book read Travels in and outside of the U.S.
Paris, France; Rome, Italy; Copenhagen, Denmark; Great Britain; U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Travels inside of the U.S. include approximately 18 states.
H.Most memorable sorority experience. A pledge that said, "When I die, I’ll be Sigma dead." I.Church/Spiritual Affiliations Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Saint Paul, MN J.Community/Other social org connections/Board of Directors, etc. I have served on approximately 40 different Boards and Commissions. Including:
Governor’s Workforce Development Council – Committee developed 2011 Policy Guidelines
Governor’s Commission on the Martin Luther King Holiday
Domestic Abuse Project – Policy Chair (11 years);
Out of Home Placement Coalition for African American Children – Facilitator (3 years) Published policy guidelines.
Coalition on Adult Literacy
Urban Partnership – Policy advisor to African American seniors in Saint Paul
Higher Learning Ministry, Chair, Shiloh MBC (2010-2015)
Representative for the State of MN at the Congressional Black Caucus (1992-1999)
K.Commendations/Awards/Other Accomplishments
40 Alumni Who’ve Made a Difference – Metropolitan State University
Outstanding Woman in Government – State of Minnesota (Governor’s Recognition)
Kappa Alpha Psi – Outstanding Community Service (approximately 2012)
Outstanding Service - State of MN, Office of Ombudspersons for Children – (2024)
Outstanding Support – Prince Hall District 1 (2011)
