Diversity Leadership Council
NEROP
Quarterly Award Winners1st Quarter
Steven Kirsch
2nd QuarterJackie Lyons
3rd QuarterChris Jones
Maria Goodman – Lockheed Martin Principal Greer – Morris Elementary
Morris Elementary Students and LM Staff view posters displayed in trophy area
LM Appreciates and recognizes the achievements of our partners in education
Jules Plucker takes the time to mentor students
D’Marco Teague gives students a ‘Day in the Life of an Engineer’
Jim Tevepaugh took time to welcome the students to our facility and congratulate the contest winners
All smiles as Jim congratulates contest winners
Deployed Troop CeremonySpc. Mark Burns Deployment
February - 2009
We celebrate on our own local heroes – Mark Burns
Mark poses with Dave Carney, and his twin brother, Mike, who also serves proudly
Mark and Mike burns (Mark is on the left)
Mark’s teammates turn out to show their appreciation
Mark really appreciated the sendoff ceremony – and thanked everyone for our support
Women’s History MonthRecognition of our local women leaders
March - 2009
HONOREE: Brenda J. Barnes
YEARS OF SERVICE: 11
CURRENT TITLE: Program Management-
Subcontract Manager
“I am third. My God is first, my family second, and I am third.”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-16
HONOREE : Tina S. Carter
YEARS OF SERVICE: 10
CURRENT TITLE: Systems Engineering Manager
“We have to prove ourselves, we have this innate nature to take on more responsibility because we set high standards and expectations for ourselves. We try to be role models for younger women, and we’re steadily trying to find that work-life balance. That’s a lot to do in eight hours. ”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-17
HONOREE : Patricia H. Dare
YEARS OF SERVICE: 2
CURRENT TITLE: Business Development Analysis
Senior Manager
“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you cam become it.”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-18
HONOREE : Kelly B. DeFazio
YEARS OF SERVICE: 21
CURRENT TITLE: Program Management
Senior Manager
“To handle yourself you should use your head; to handle others, use your heart.”
- (Eleanor Roosevelt)
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-19
HONOREE : Joan Moses Frank
YEARS OF SERVICE: 9
CURRENT TITLE: Software Engineering Manager
“Help me to remember, Lord, that nothing’s going to happen today that you and I can’t handle together.”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-20
HONOREE : Maria J. Goodman
YEARS OF SERVICE: 12
CURRENT TITLE: Program ManagementSenior Manager
“Happy are they who dream and are willing to pay the price to make those dreams come true”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-21
HONOREE : Mary Ellen L. Hall
YEARS OF SERVICE: 3
CURRENT TITLE: Systems Integration Business
Analysis Manager
“If it’s not written down, it never happened!”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-22
HONOREE : Tammee D. Heater
YEARS OF SERVICE: 12
CURRENT TITLE: Systems Engineering Manager
“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. Faith makes things possible, not easy.’ ”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-23
HONOREE : Sheila Hershey
YEARS OF SERVICE: 24
CURRENT TITLE: Software Engineering Manager
“Catch the creative spirit and put that spirit into all aspects of your life.”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-24
HONOREE : Jackie R. Lyons
YEARS OF SERVICE: 12
CURRENT TITLE: Systems Engineering Manager
“Challenges associated with my day-to-day work hurdles enable me to expand my knowledge base and mature into a successful systems engineer and manager.”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-25
HONOREE : Julie H. Moquin
YEARS OF SERVICE: 11
CURRENT TITLE: Systems Engineering Manager
“I can do all things though Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13)
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-26
HONOREE : Elenitsa S. Pope
YEARS OF SERVICE: 15 yrs
CURRENT TITLE: Software Engineering Manager
“Persevere. In everything you do in work and in life, perseverance is the key. Do your job, do it well, and stick to what is right, then everything else will follow.”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-27
HONOREE : Marcie D. Sexton
YEARS OF SERVICE: 5
CURRENT TITLE: Business Operations Associate Manager
“Henry David Thoreau inspired me when he said, ‘Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.’ ”
2009 DLC Women’s History Month CelebrationH2009-026-28
Young Minds at WorkSupport or YMAW activities
April - 2009
Children and LM participants collaborate on learning projects and activities
Children prepare to launch DLC rockets
Prepare for liftoff! 3, 2, 1….We have ignition!
YMAW provides fun and learning for children of all ages! All smiles in this photo.
Gail Jackson works on posters with YMAW participants
Cinco De MayoFacility Celebration
May - 2009
Students from Williams Elementary, our second partner in education receive awards for the Cinco De Mayo poster contest
Please join the Diversity Leadership Council as we host a discussion on
‘Cultural Aspects of Economic Systems’
Presented by Dr. Al WilhiteChair of the Economics and Information Systems
at UA Huntsville.
Building 401 Sneak PeakDLC provides advanced look at Bldg 401
June - 2009
DLC Members are provided the opportunity to get a sneak peak of building 401 prior to the opening ceremony
Other Activities
Italian Culture with Featured Speaker Stereotypes Game Show Diversity Day Society of Women Engineers UAH Diversity Council