Author: Karen Wright-ChisolmPublisher:
ISBN: 9781737729075
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Languages : en
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Karen Wright-Chisolm grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, the 7th child of eleven children, born to the late Benjamin Wright and the Late Adell Meyers Wright both of Charleston, S.C. Karen attended the public schools of Charleston and graduated from Burke High School in 1973. Karen is a Retired Veteran of nearly 27 years from the United States Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant, the highest enlisted rank only obtained by 1 % of the force. Karen is also retired from Civil Service with over 21 years of service as a civil service employee. Karen is noted as being the first black and first female to serve as Superintendent of the 315th Mission Support Squadron on the Charleston Air Force Base. Mrs. Wright-Chisolm's professional education includes: Doctoral of Management Candidate, Ambassador Bible College and Seminary, Doctoral Management Candidate, Organizational Leadership - University of Phoenix, Dual Masters of Art Degree in Human Resources Management/Human Resources Development, Webster University; B.S. Degree in Human Resources Management, Southern Wesleyan University and Associate of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management/Personnel Administration, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). Her principle awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal with one device, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with six devices, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Award with five devices, National Defense Service Medal with one device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal with one device, Air Force Longevity Service Award with four devices, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 1 "M" device and bronze hourglass, USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon with 1 device and Air Force Training Ribbon and Civil Service Award. Karen loves God and family. Karen's favorite scripture is Proverbs 3: 5-6, NIV; "Trust in the Lord" with all Thine heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Her motto is: "Never Underestimate the Power of Someone Else's Struggles Unless You Have Walked in their Shoes".