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Todd Townsend, a 7-year Lake Worth resident, said he’s supporting Frank McAlonan, Diane Jacques — who is Townsend’s neighbor — and Ryan Hartman. He said he’s worried about “career politicians” who don’t listen to residents.
“We have career politicians in our small town and we want to keep it a small town,” he said.
Read more... of the Palm Beach Post article.
Showing posts with label Diane Jacques. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diane Jacques. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Monday, March 14, 2016
Campaign Contributions to date
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To date:
TRIOLO: $38,975
JACQUES: $ 2,070
ANTIEAU: $ 2,125
MAXWELL: $52,145.11
HARTMAN: $ 8,229
AMOROSO: $35,940
MCALONAN: $16,097.10
Challengers TOTAL: $ 28,521.10
INCUMBENTS TOTAL: $127,060.11
or
the Incumbents have 81.67% of the total amount of monies received for all campaigns.
It is an extremely large and obscene amount of money being invested in our city to ensure that these incumbents stay in office. When you have so much outside interests giving big donations, we know that we are on the right track to right the wrongs and stand up to corruption by booting these incumbents out.
“I’m a worker and I know what a dollar is worth. I’d rather (campaign) with very little money and no lies...IT'S CORRPUTION," talking about the large amount of money to the Trio incumbents.
~ Gary Antieau
"The race isn’t a level playing field and has resembled a presidential campaign with the amount of money that has been raised. When that happens, you lose the heart and soul of what a municipal election and municipal candidates are supposed to represent, and that’s the community.”
~ Diane Jacques
“It’s mind-boggling [speaking about the money] for a position that only pays about $14,000 a year.
~ Frank McAlonan
This election has attracted Republican PAC money (we know who influenced that!) as well as the Unions and other big donors. I changed my Party a few months ago to Republican and now I am sorry to admit it. To influence our local elections to this degree, is corrupt. Scott Maxwell, Pam Triolo and Andy Amoroso very well know that this is a non-partisan election but these three are so engulfed in their own power, it doesn't faze them.
We don't want special interests getting a hold of our city and our beach park or our elected officials.
To date:
TRIOLO: $38,975
JACQUES: $ 2,070
ANTIEAU: $ 2,125
MAXWELL: $52,145.11
HARTMAN: $ 8,229
AMOROSO: $35,940
MCALONAN: $16,097.10
Challengers TOTAL: $ 28,521.10
INCUMBENTS TOTAL: $127,060.11
or
the Incumbents have 81.67% of the total amount of monies received for all campaigns.
It is an extremely large and obscene amount of money being invested in our city to ensure that these incumbents stay in office. When you have so much outside interests giving big donations, we know that we are on the right track to right the wrongs and stand up to corruption by booting these incumbents out.
“I’m a worker and I know what a dollar is worth. I’d rather (campaign) with very little money and no lies...IT'S CORRPUTION," talking about the large amount of money to the Trio incumbents.
~ Gary Antieau
"The race isn’t a level playing field and has resembled a presidential campaign with the amount of money that has been raised. When that happens, you lose the heart and soul of what a municipal election and municipal candidates are supposed to represent, and that’s the community.”
~ Diane Jacques
“It’s mind-boggling [speaking about the money] for a position that only pays about $14,000 a year.
~ Frank McAlonan
This election has attracted Republican PAC money (we know who influenced that!) as well as the Unions and other big donors. I changed my Party a few months ago to Republican and now I am sorry to admit it. To influence our local elections to this degree, is corrupt. Scott Maxwell, Pam Triolo and Andy Amoroso very well know that this is a non-partisan election but these three are so engulfed in their own power, it doesn't faze them.
We don't want special interests getting a hold of our city and our beach park or our elected officials.
REJECT ALL INCUMBENTS TOMORROW.
Hands Off our Beach - Vote for Change
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September 1, 2015, WPBF News
"I can tell you that the casino building itself and pool operations are losing money," said City Manager Bornstein, the man who originally initiated the secret ITN process. The reporter asked about the casino's future, and said that nothing's been decided but it's unclear where everything goes from here [after the ITN suggestions didn't fly] and if the city commission would even need to vote..."At this point, from staff's prospective, we're just sitting tight," said Michael Bornstein.
Whatever you do, please do not let the Trio ruin our public beach park by leasing any part of our 19 acres to Hudson Holdings or any other investor. Do not allow them to give carte blanche to the city manager. There is too much Hudson Holdings money behind their campaigns and that has to be for a reason. On Saturday, I got another hit piece paid by Hudson Holdings. This one was against Diane Jacques where they managed to make her look awful using a photo from my blog and publishing it in a grey tone. Dirty politics is their style and we don't need anything remotely resembling the mafia and their money here to buy politicians.
The only way that we can guarantee that our entire beach park remains public is to
September 1, 2015, WPBF News
"I can tell you that the casino building itself and pool operations are losing money," said City Manager Bornstein, the man who originally initiated the secret ITN process. The reporter asked about the casino's future, and said that nothing's been decided but it's unclear where everything goes from here [after the ITN suggestions didn't fly] and if the city commission would even need to vote..."At this point, from staff's prospective, we're just sitting tight," said Michael Bornstein.
Whatever you do, please do not let the Trio ruin our public beach park by leasing any part of our 19 acres to Hudson Holdings or any other investor. Do not allow them to give carte blanche to the city manager. There is too much Hudson Holdings money behind their campaigns and that has to be for a reason. On Saturday, I got another hit piece paid by Hudson Holdings. This one was against Diane Jacques where they managed to make her look awful using a photo from my blog and publishing it in a grey tone. Dirty politics is their style and we don't need anything remotely resembling the mafia and their money here to buy politicians.
The only way that we can guarantee that our entire beach park remains public is to
vote the incumbents out tomorrow
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Diane Jacques for Mayor Lake Worth
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Diane Jacques says,
“We’re so renowned for our Street Painting Festival
and we have no streets!”
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
WJNO interviews with Lake Worth Mayoral Candidates
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Click here... to listen to the WJNO interviews with Gary Antieau, Diane Jacques and Pam Triolo.
It's really too bad that the Mayor had to lie and play politics. It's too bad that all the truth was not stated. The highly charged political letter by Pam Triolo to the residents of Palm Beach Mobile Home Park. Read it and see exactly who is trying to scare little Senior citizens.
As a resident said to me:
Let me think about the good things the trio has done.
Fixed pot holes - Nope not a good thing
Curbed Crime - Nope, not a good thing
Decreased Urban Blight - Nope definitely not a good thing.
Gave raises to the people who maintain this city - Nope, because they don't agree to the terms for their raises. [Editor's note--they were given a raise but they have yet to receive it because of Union negotiations].
Fixed our roads - Nope, but they have a plan for Boutwell Road, which is about a quarter of a mile long, for millions of dollars, Whoopee!
Promoted small businesses - Nope not seeing that either, Want the big box stores and large businesses here, Oh yeah and warehouses in the Boutwell Business center. How many will that employ after completion.
Up-zoning and Rezoning for their pet projects - Nope that is not a good thing either.
Listening to what the people of Lake Worth really want to see in their city, Nope that ain't happening either.
Can't take credit for the Street Painting Festival Success (which is what they tried to do) - Nope that has been here for many years and the artists are the ones who deserve the credit.
Damn I am still looking for the good things Triolo, Maxwell and Amoroso have done for this city. I promise I will let you know as soon as I find something.
Click here... to listen to the WJNO interviews with Gary Antieau, Diane Jacques and Pam Triolo.
It's really too bad that the Mayor had to lie and play politics. It's too bad that all the truth was not stated. The highly charged political letter by Pam Triolo to the residents of Palm Beach Mobile Home Park. Read it and see exactly who is trying to scare little Senior citizens.
As a resident said to me:
Let me think about the good things the trio has done.
Fixed pot holes - Nope not a good thing
Curbed Crime - Nope, not a good thing
Decreased Urban Blight - Nope definitely not a good thing.
Gave raises to the people who maintain this city - Nope, because they don't agree to the terms for their raises. [Editor's note--they were given a raise but they have yet to receive it because of Union negotiations].
Fixed our roads - Nope, but they have a plan for Boutwell Road, which is about a quarter of a mile long, for millions of dollars, Whoopee!
Promoted small businesses - Nope not seeing that either, Want the big box stores and large businesses here, Oh yeah and warehouses in the Boutwell Business center. How many will that employ after completion.
Up-zoning and Rezoning for their pet projects - Nope that is not a good thing either.
Listening to what the people of Lake Worth really want to see in their city, Nope that ain't happening either.
Can't take credit for the Street Painting Festival Success (which is what they tried to do) - Nope that has been here for many years and the artists are the ones who deserve the credit.
Damn I am still looking for the good things Triolo, Maxwell and Amoroso have done for this city. I promise I will let you know as soon as I find something.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
County Sales Tax Proposed increase - All Lake Worth incumbents want to raise your taxes
A recent Palm Beach Post headline read: "Survey: Many candidates oppose hike in sales tax." This survey is in a link on the right side of my blog.
Let's take a look at what our Lake Worth candidates had to say.
PAM TRIOLO: FOR
GARY ANTIEAU: AGAINST. His argument? It has not been said what or where the money will go.
DIANE JACQUES: AGAINST. Her argument? I don’t favor a sales tax increase, because low income and middle class families shoulder the greatest sales tax burden. Decreasing property taxes by increasing sales tax favors upper income families who traditionally pay a higher rate of real estate taxes. First and foremost, taxes must be fair and sales tax increases invariably have the greatest impact on low income and middle class families.
ANDY AMOROSO: FOR. His argument? Tax increase would help fund a much needed infrastructure.
FRANK McALONAN: AGAINST. His argument? I would need to learn more about the allocation of those proceeds between the municipalities. At this time I would not support a sales tax increase.
SCOTT MAXWELL: FOR. His argument: The proposed local sales increase speaks directly to funding infrastructure projects
RYAN HARTMAN: FOR: His argument? I support a tax increase if the voters choose a tax increase. My job would be to do what the voters want.
The county has crafted wish lists with $712 million in projects. The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, has a $228 million wish list says the Sun Sentinel. Under state law, cities would be entitled to 40 percent of revenue generated through a sales tax increase.
Diane Jacques argument was excellent but all those who voted "no" want to know where the money would be allocated. They want to know more details on this proposed sales tax that would be in effect for 10 years raising $2.6 billion county-wide. If it went 100% towards infrastructure, this could be a good thing but there is no guarantee just like in the Lake Worth General Obligation Bond that was defeated by the voters. And even if governments tell you money is dedicated, things have a way of changing when you're dealing with politicians.
The City of Lake Worth is doing that right now with the Utility Bond of 2004 that was for a 13.2kv upgrade and now the city is pushing/considering a 26.4kv upgrade. My question is how do you get taxpayers to pay for a bond that was for a 13.2kv upgrade and now the city wants to change that to a non-standard voltage? We still owe over $50 million on the 2004 Utility System Revenue bonds that were refinanced twice as well as interest of over $12 million. This presentation was supposed to be on last night's agenda.
Things just don't seem to get better and continue to go backwards.
Let's take a look at what our Lake Worth candidates had to say.
PAM TRIOLO: FOR
GARY ANTIEAU: AGAINST. His argument? It has not been said what or where the money will go.
DIANE JACQUES: AGAINST. Her argument? I don’t favor a sales tax increase, because low income and middle class families shoulder the greatest sales tax burden. Decreasing property taxes by increasing sales tax favors upper income families who traditionally pay a higher rate of real estate taxes. First and foremost, taxes must be fair and sales tax increases invariably have the greatest impact on low income and middle class families.
ANDY AMOROSO: FOR. His argument? Tax increase would help fund a much needed infrastructure.
FRANK McALONAN: AGAINST. His argument? I would need to learn more about the allocation of those proceeds between the municipalities. At this time I would not support a sales tax increase.
SCOTT MAXWELL: FOR. His argument: The proposed local sales increase speaks directly to funding infrastructure projects
RYAN HARTMAN: FOR: His argument? I support a tax increase if the voters choose a tax increase. My job would be to do what the voters want.
The county has crafted wish lists with $712 million in projects. The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, has a $228 million wish list says the Sun Sentinel. Under state law, cities would be entitled to 40 percent of revenue generated through a sales tax increase.
So, all three incumbents (Maxwell, Triolo, Amoroso)
want to raise taxes...again!
Diane Jacques argument was excellent but all those who voted "no" want to know where the money would be allocated. They want to know more details on this proposed sales tax that would be in effect for 10 years raising $2.6 billion county-wide. If it went 100% towards infrastructure, this could be a good thing but there is no guarantee just like in the Lake Worth General Obligation Bond that was defeated by the voters. And even if governments tell you money is dedicated, things have a way of changing when you're dealing with politicians.
The City of Lake Worth is doing that right now with the Utility Bond of 2004 that was for a 13.2kv upgrade and now the city is pushing/considering a 26.4kv upgrade. My question is how do you get taxpayers to pay for a bond that was for a 13.2kv upgrade and now the city wants to change that to a non-standard voltage? We still owe over $50 million on the 2004 Utility System Revenue bonds that were refinanced twice as well as interest of over $12 million. This presentation was supposed to be on last night's agenda.
Things just don't seem to get better and continue to go backwards.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Lake Worth Candidates
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Read the Palm Beach Post on the candidates.
Jacques said she and Triolo have different ideas on how the city should move forward. “I don’t think Lake Worth will be bigger or better because of an industrial park,” Jacques said, referring to the Park of Commerce. “I would like to see that money directed to our neighborhoods and our streets. It’s important to put some of these grandiose plans on hold to focus on streets, urban decay and crime.”
Read the Palm Beach Post on the candidates.
Jacques said she and Triolo have different ideas on how the city should move forward. “I don’t think Lake Worth will be bigger or better because of an industrial park,” Jacques said, referring to the Park of Commerce. “I would like to see that money directed to our neighborhoods and our streets. It’s important to put some of these grandiose plans on hold to focus on streets, urban decay and crime.”
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Diane Jacques candidate for mayor Lake Worth
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With a late start due to unforeseen circumstances, Diane Jacques had her kick-off party last night. She is now up and running and will be knocking on your door.
Here she is telling the folks how she will make Lake Worth better and why she needs your vote.
With a late start due to unforeseen circumstances, Diane Jacques had her kick-off party last night. She is now up and running and will be knocking on your door.
Here she is telling the folks how she will make Lake Worth better and why she needs your vote.
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Diane Jacques is back and ready to campaign
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Diane Jacques, candidate for Mayor Lake Worth, has now recuperated from an unexpected illness and is ready to meet the residents. Unfortunately she teaches on Monday nights at Palm Beach State College so she is unable to attend any neighborhood forums on Monday nights. But you all got to meet her at the NAPC Forum at the Lake Worth Playhouse. Now you will meet her again when she knocks on your door.
Read about her priority when it comes to spending money on the Park of Commerce versus our streets. Within the next month you will be learning a lot about Diane and her platform to make Lake Worth great again. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach Diane at 561-767-1246.
Diane Jacques, candidate for Mayor Lake Worth, has now recuperated from an unexpected illness and is ready to meet the residents. Unfortunately she teaches on Monday nights at Palm Beach State College so she is unable to attend any neighborhood forums on Monday nights. But you all got to meet her at the NAPC Forum at the Lake Worth Playhouse. Now you will meet her again when she knocks on your door.
Read about her priority when it comes to spending money on the Park of Commerce versus our streets. Within the next month you will be learning a lot about Diane and her platform to make Lake Worth great again. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach Diane at 561-767-1246.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Lake Worth Candidate Information
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Facebook and/or web site pages of candidates for Mayor and Lake Worth City Commission:
Ryan Hartman
Scott Maxwell--Has raised $12,035 through December 31, 2015
Pam Triolo--Has raised $9,075 through December 31, 2015
Diane Jacques
Gary Antieau--
Andy Amoroso--Has raised $12,580 through December 21, 2015
Frank McAlonan
One interesting contribution was that of Benny's on the Beach. The owners gave all three incumbents the maximum contribution of $1,000 each.
Another thing to note is that the three incumbents are running in tandem--even their signs are being grouped together...The Trio.
Facebook and/or web site pages of candidates for Mayor and Lake Worth City Commission:
Ryan Hartman
Scott Maxwell--Has raised $12,035 through December 31, 2015
Pam Triolo--Has raised $9,075 through December 31, 2015
Diane Jacques
Gary Antieau--
Andy Amoroso--Has raised $12,580 through December 21, 2015
Frank McAlonan
One interesting contribution was that of Benny's on the Beach. The owners gave all three incumbents the maximum contribution of $1,000 each.
Another thing to note is that the three incumbents are running in tandem--even their signs are being grouped together...The Trio.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Diane Jacques candidate for mayor Lake Worth
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Career Summary: As a native South Floridian, Ms. Jacques has owned and operated three highly successful film and television production companies, provided instructional design services to such top flight institutions as the University of Miami, delivered direct classroom instruction to local college and high school students, and volunteered thousands of hours to promote economic development, art and cultural exchanges, anti-crime efforts and animal rights.
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY
Adjunct Professor: Palm Beach State College --2015 - Present
Course Content Strategist: University of Miami-- 2014 - Present
Special Projects Coordinator, Teacher: Inlet Grove High School --2014 - Present
President: Hypoluxo Pictures, Inc.--2000 - Present
President: DiLonra Films, Inc. --1997 to 1999
Vice President: Oasis Entertainment, Inc. --1994 to 1997
Staff Writer: The Broward Sheriff’s Office --1991 to 1994
GOVERNMENT POSTS / VOLUNTEERISM
Board Chairperson: City of Lake Worth -- Sister City Board--2010 to 2012
Event Director: Sheila Witkin Memorial Reunion Concerts--2006 to 2008
Organizer & Director: Operation Papillion --1993
EDUCATION / SPECIAL SKILLS
BA, Global Studies, History & Culture, Union Institute & University
Diane Jacques
Candidate for Mayor, City of Lake Worth
Career Summary: As a native South Floridian, Ms. Jacques has owned and operated three highly successful film and television production companies, provided instructional design services to such top flight institutions as the University of Miami, delivered direct classroom instruction to local college and high school students, and volunteered thousands of hours to promote economic development, art and cultural exchanges, anti-crime efforts and animal rights.
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY
Adjunct Professor: Palm Beach State College --2015 - Present
- Develop curriculum for Production Design course for undergraduate film students
- Provide direct classroom instruction at the Lake Worth campus
Course Content Strategist: University of Miami-- 2014 - Present
- Produce and edit written and video course content for deployment to online learners
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously across distributed teams and departments
- Manage stakeholders and subject matter experts during course content development
- Adapt to changing priorities, troubleshoot and problem solve during all phases of content creation
- Employ various educational technologies and content authoring tools for course completion
Special Projects Coordinator, Teacher: Inlet Grove High School --2014 - Present
- Direct all student competition teams by means of training and management
- Manage all aspects of new media projects, including production of a kids cooking show
- Write grants to provide additional funding for important educational programs
President: Hypoluxo Pictures, Inc.--2000 - Present
- Direct content, human capital, budgets, schedules and production for feature film projects
- Affect deals with Base Productions, Bravo, Bungalow Entertainment, Back Roads, and others
- Write and produce documentary Sweet Dreams featuring A-List actors and performers
- Write, produce and direct short documentary films for business and academic freelance clients
President: DiLonra Films, Inc. --1997 to 1999
- Manage staff of five full time employees, budgets, schedules and content
- Public speaker supporting economic development topics in the film and television industry
- Liaison to outside governmental agencies, nonprofit groups, talent agents, film studios, networks
- Strategic marketing and public relations planner
Vice President: Oasis Entertainment, Inc. --1994 to 1997
- Chief strategist on corporate direction, intellectual property acquisition and media direction.
- Liaison / spokesperson in connection with all government agencies, production companies, talent agencies, film studios and television networks
- Affect the sale of three film concepts to Sony Pictures Television (including a Movie-of-the-Week for ABC Network), and theatrical concepts to Red Hour Productions, Icon and Ixtlan, and others
Staff Writer: The Broward Sheriff’s Office --1991 to 1994
- Write speeches and law enforcement articles for law enforcement and general audiences
- Produce weekly Crime Stopper news segments for WPLG Channel 10 Eyewitness News
- Coordinate the “Most Wanted Program,” including writing media releases, posters and PSA’s
- Write and design in-house communication including newsletters, etc.
GOVERNMENT POSTS / VOLUNTEERISM
Board Chairperson: City of Lake Worth -- Sister City Board--2010 to 2012
- Direct new volunteer board creating art and cultural exchanges with Lake Worth’s Sister Cities
- Create preliminary branding for the newly-minted board
- Liaison to dignitaries and elected officials from Lake Worth’s Sister Cities
- Recruit artists, graphic designers and others to advance the Board’s objectives
- Complete Palm Beach County Ethics training
Event Director: Sheila Witkin Memorial Reunion Concerts--2006 to 2008
- Organize and produce two sellout concert events
- Recruit and manage volunteer talent and performers
- Raise over $100,000 for charities including the Dan Marino Foundation.
- Coordinate global media coverage of 2007 and 2008 events
Organizer & Director: Operation Papillion --1993
- Organize and direct temporary housing program for law enforcement families displaced by Hurricane Andrew
- Provide liaison to public and private sector participants and contributors for acquisition of temporary housing, food, and medical supplies for the law enforcement community
EDUCATION / SPECIAL SKILLS
BA, Global Studies, History & Culture, Union Institute & University
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Diane Jacques, Candidate for Mayor Lake Worth
Diane Jacques
Summary
Experienced communication, production and e-Learning professional specializing in:
- Communication Strategy
- Media Coordination and Public Information
- e-Learning Content and Curriculum Development
- Script Writing, Video Production & Post Production
- Web and Social Media Content Development & Consultation
- Direct Classroom Training and Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Communication Strategy
- Media Coordination and Public Information
- e-Learning Content and Curriculum Development
- Script Writing, Video Production & Post Production
- Web and Social Media Content Development & Consultation
- Direct Classroom Training and Instruction
- Public Speaking
Education
The Union Institute and University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Global Studies, History & Culture
Projects
BGS New Online Course Development
Leading and managing the development of the 20 new online courses for the University of Miami's Bachelor of General Studies Program.- Team members:
- Diane Jacques,
- Cleon Ghant, M.Ed.,
- Franklin Tabora, MBA,
- Michelle R. Perez,
- Jonathan Au,
- Kristina Baines,
- Garfield St. Hilaire
BGS New Online Course Development
Leading and managing the development of the 20 new online courses for the University of Miami's Bachelor of General Studies Program.- Team members:
- Diane Jacques,
- Franklin Tabora, MBA,
- Michelle R. Perez,
- Jonathan Au,
- Kristina Baines,
- Cleon Ghant, M.Ed.
Volunteer Experience & Causes
Pet Educator, Foster
Various pet rescue organizations
- Provide temporary shelter and pet care for abandoned and abused dogs and cats
- Place nearly two-dozen orphaned kittens into stable, permanent homes
- Direct social media marketing efforts leading to permanent placements of abused dogsChair
Lake Worth Sister City Board
- Manage pool of volunteer artists and board members for new city board
- Create training in basic computer and Internet operations for volunteer board members
- Organize artistic and cultural exchanges with Sister City Boards from around the world
- Participate in government ethics and sunshine law trainingCo-organizer, Coordinator
Sheila Witkin Benefit Reunion Concerts
- Recruit and manage large pool of performing artists, event workers and video production personnel
- Coordinate local, national and international media coverage
- Help raise over forty-thousand-dollars for worthy charities, including the Dan Marino Foundation
Causes Diane cares about:
- Animal Welfare
- Arts and Culture
- Children
- Civil Rights and Social Action
- Education
- Human Rights
- Poverty Alleviation
Courses
Certifications
Instructional System Design (ISD)
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