[PROFILE] In 25 Words or Less: Jennifer Hopkins (Organization Leader: Administration)
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In 25 Words or Less
Posted: March 14, 2016
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ORGANIZATION LEADER | NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS (NFBPA Oakland San Francisco Bay Area Chapter)
THE BASICS
| Name: Jennifer Hopkins | ||
| Age: 40s • Status: Married • Kids: Yes | ||
| Place of Birth: Inglewood, CA • Raised: California/Mississippi | ||
| Professional Background: IT Executive with 20 years of experience delivering solutions and managing complex change in Private Sector, Government, and Higher Education. Expertise: Strategic/Tactical Planning, Application Portfolio Management, Vendor Management, Staffing, Customer Relationships, Entrepreneurship, and Fundraising. | ||
| What achievement or position are you most known for? For this discussion: President of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)-Oakland San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (OSFBAC). | ||
| Contact/Follow: Twitter | ||
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25 WORDS OR LESS: WORK
| Job(s) held that is most unlike what I currently do now: Co-Founder of a Non Profit Organization committed to improving the quality of life by connecting communities to educational, social, career, and health resources. | ||
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| Field #1: Non Profit, Professional Organization, Public Administration | ||
| Years of Experience: 10 | ||
| Title: President | ||
| Organization: National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) – Oakland/San Francisco (Bay Area) | ||
| What it does and what I do: Chapter President of NFBPA-OSFBAC-Goal is to strengthen the position of Blacks in public administration and provide professional development and networking opportunities, while increasing community partnerships. | ||
| Current Big Project: Bay Area Achievers-This award is presented to individuals in the Bay Area who have exemplary accomplishments and commitment to public administration and community service. | ||
| Staffing/Resource Needs: (November 2016)- We need table sponsors and tickets purchased to raise money for academic scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate students in Public Administration. | ||
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| Field #2: Technology (Higher Education) | ||
| Title: Director, Student Systems and Applications | ||
| Yrs of Experience: 20+ | ||
| Company: UC Berkeley-Student Affairs – Berkeley, CA | ||
| What it does and what I do: Student Affairs supports the “student experience at Berkeley” by providing both academic excellence and holistic development. My role is to transform the experience via technology. | ||
| Current Big Project: Multiple system implementations and upgrades serving staff and students. Managing complex change for systems, processes and people. | ||
| Staffing/Resource Needs: N/A | ||
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| Additional: 1st VP-NFBPA Kansas City, MO/Oakland-San Francisco, Board of Directors-Urban S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Inc. | ||
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| Organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. | ||
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25 WORDS OR LESS: PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE
| Significant Challenge: Leading organizations with the goal of providing great service, creating and strengthening partnerships, investing in others while managing shrinking budgets, reduced engagement, and changing priorities. | ||
| Significant Mistake/Regret: N/A | ||
| Significant Accomplishment: Member and Leader in NFBPA both in Kansas City, Missouri and Northern California-Bay area. Leader in Tech field where African American Women are few. |
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| Biggest Strength(s): Faith in God, Adaptable, Strategic, Problem Solving, Detailed Oriented, Building Relationships. | ||
| Biggest Weakness(es): Perfectionist. | ||
| Career Advice: Always pursue your dreams and life goals. Stay positive. Be a student first and always. Always remember you can learn from ANYONE. | ||
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25 WORDS OR LESS: PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
| Significant Challenge: Balance. I love to work as much as I love to play! I need more hours in the day. | ||
| Significant Accomplishment: Serving in Leadership roles both in Technology and Professional organizations like NFBPA. Creating a non profit organization which which connected residents with resources. |
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| Life Advice: Stay true to yourself and never lose who you are. Lead from wherever you sit. As you are elevated reach back and help someone else. | ||
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25 WORDS OR LESS: OFF THE TOP
| Trait(s) most admired in others: Being “bold” about your beliefs and values, humble, making a difference in the lives of others. |
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| Some causes/organizations I support: Health (Heart, Cancer, Mental, etc..) Community Service( Disaster, Food Bank, Clothing) Youth (Education, Professional Development). | ||
| Hours of “personal” downtime/week: 10 | ||
| Favorite activity(s) in my personal downtime: Shopping, Travel, Being with family (Hubby and Children) or at home in Mississippi visiting family. |
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| Some of my favorite local hangouts: Theme Parks, Beaches, Mall, Food and Festivals. | ||
| Some of my favorite TV shows: When I have time-Suits, Empire, Scandal, Have and Have Nots. |
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| What news outlets or media sources do you most rely on? CNN | ||
| Favorite Vacation Spot(s): Orlando, LA..Anything Disney, Theme Parks and Beaches. | ||
| Place(s) I would like to visit: Miami and Hawaii. | ||
| Favorite Pastime/Hobby(s): Spending time with Hubby, Children, Shopping, Travelling, Eating, walking by the water. | ||
| Favorite Book(s): Bible, Any books or articles on Leadership, People, Team Building and Change. | ||
| Some of my most-admired people (excluding parents): Hubby-Dr. Gary L. Hopkins, Former CIO Gail Roper who introduced me to NFBPA and help me develop as a leader early in my career. | ||
| Something about me that may surprise you: I have four Beautiful Daughters and I am very shy… | ||
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AND LASTLY. . .
| As NFBPA President, expand our foot print in the community. As a Tech Leader, increase Diversity in a field with so much opportunity. | ||
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| Related Articles • University of California Office of the President-IT BlogConnect with me on LinkedIn… |
