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August 30, 2005
Woman of Substance: Local Ambassador of Goodwill
Rebecca Salonen of Bridgeport is always looking for ways to strengthen the ties between the University of Bridgeport and the city. (Nominate someone you know)
HerStory
AGE: 63
RESIDENCE: Bridgeport
FAMILY: married; husband, Neil, president of the University of Bridgeport; two children: David, 27 and Nilla, 31.
EDUCATION: bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Washington University, 1985.
OCCUPATION: full-time volunteer
AWARDS: Housatonic Girl Scout Council Woman of Distinction, 2005; Housatonic Girl Scout Council Appreciation Award, 2005; and Marilyn Gordon Woman of the Year award from the University of Bridgeport’s Woman’s Forum, 2004
HOBBIES: gardening, quilting
COMMUNITY SERVICE: founder of the Godparents Association in Africa, 1998 - present; trustee of Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, 2002- present; luncheon co-chairwoman for the Housatonic Girl Scout Council, 2002-2004; and nominating committee member for the Girl Scouts board of directors, 2005 Housatonic Girl Scout Council volunteer
Nominate Someone If you know an active community volunteer who deserves to be profiled, send her name and number along with yours, with a list of her activities.
Posted by connpost on August 30, 2005 09:28 AM
