Multi- year effort for Equal Rights . Retired City of Bradenton after 30 years of service, serving in some positions from Code Enforcement Officer, CDBG Director, and Fair Housing Coordinator. I joined the Manatee County Democratic Party in 1999, serving as the precinct captain, secretary, and State Committee Woman. Helped organize the Manatee/Sarasota Democratic Black Caucus in 2003; serving as Secretary, Vice-President and in 2017 elected as President. I also served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida. In 2005, I ascended to President of the Manatee County NAACP, serving 5 ½ years. In 2012, I was elected as Delegate to the Democratic National Convention. My election was on behalf of my parents, Jeff and Alma Baker, who were denied this opportunity or chance to be elected as delegates in Alabama. Each recognition or award received, while humbling and honored to be recognized, my goal was and is to improve the quality of life of those in the community, to speak for the voiceless and be a beacon of light for those who feel hopeless.

Multi- year effort for Equal Rights . Retired City of Bradenton after 30 years of service, serving in some positions from Code Enforcement Officer, CDBG Director, and Fair Housing Coordinator. I joined the Manatee County Democratic Party in 1999, serving as the precinct captain, secretary, and State Committee Woman. Helped organize the Manatee/Sarasota Democratic Black Caucus in 2003; serving as Secretary, Vice-President and in 2017 elected as President. I also served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida. In 2005, I ascended to President of the Manatee County NAACP, serving 5 ½ years. In 2012, I was elected as Delegate to the Democratic National Convention. My election was on behalf of my parents, Jeff and Alma Baker, who were denied this opportunity or chance to be elected as delegates in Alabama. Each recognition or award received, while humbling and honored to be recognized, my goal was and is to improve the quality of life of those in the community, to speak for the voiceless and be a beacon of light for those who feel hopeless.

Valda Ford Host of Sex Is Not For Sissies takes on the Author Hanif Abdurraqib at the International Miami Book Fair

Valda Ford Host of Sex Is Not For Sissies takes on the Author Hanif Abdurraqib at the International Miami Book Fair

Carole Kay with Travelwise interviews about St Augustine and all it's wonder!

Carole Kay with Travelwise interviews about St Augustine and all it's wonder!

Dan Wilson amatuer astronomer and sky watch photographer gives technical lesson on how and when to photograph the sky for the best astronomical beauty and fascination!

Dan Wilson amatuer astronomer and sky watch photographer gives technical lesson on how and when to photograph the sky for the best astronomical beauty and fascination!

Eleanor Guardino IS A

Senior Project Manager / Interior Design Enthusiast

Eleanor has over 25 years of experience in the financial, technology, real estate and social services industries with the common disciple of managing financial portfolios, cultivating client relationships and creatively offering effective and focus solutions. She began her career as an expense analyst at Citibank and evolved into Vice President. With a transition to technology firm IBM, engaged in several CEO directed initiatives to build e-commerce businesses.

While mastering the components of real estate analysis, creative ideas ignited from project management of commercial properties, Eleanor began her own interior design, organizing and color theory business, due to her vast experience working on commercial and residential building.

In her role as Senior Director at several non-profits, Eleanor influences an environment of teamwork and ensures that strategy is clearly defined while overseeing performance and maintaining morale. Her strong communication and client service skills enhance allof her career endeavors process-driven management philosophy.

Eleanor graduated with a B.S. in Finance and has taken numerous Leadership, Sales, Project and Change Management, Color Theory and Sketch-up courses. Eleanor spends free time volunteering with several underserved youth organizations, women focused program for inspiring change / board member, ex-board member of a charter middle school in NYC, while exploring cultural arts in all disciplines. Eleanor, celebrates year 2, creating vision boards for a happy and successful life.

Eleanor Guardino IS A

Senior Project Manager / Interior Design Enthusiast

Eleanor has over 25 years of experience in the financial, technology, real estate and social services industries with the common disciple of managing financial portfolios, cultivating client relationships and creatively offering effective and focus solutions. She began her career as an expense analyst at Citibank and evolved into Vice President. With a transition to technology firm IBM, engaged in several CEO directed initiatives to build e-commerce businesses.

While mastering the components of real estate analysis, creative ideas ignited from project management of commercial properties, Eleanor began her own interior design, organizing and color theory business, due to her vast experience working on commercial and residential building.

In her role as Senior Director at several non-profits, Eleanor influences an environment of teamwork and ensures that strategy is clearly defined while overseeing performance and maintaining morale. Her strong communication and client service skills enhance allof her career endeavors process-driven management philosophy.

Eleanor graduated with a B.S. in Finance and has taken numerous Leadership, Sales, Project and Change Management, Color Theory and Sketch-up courses. Eleanor spends free time volunteering with several underserved youth organizations, women focused program for inspiring change / board member, ex-board member of a charter middle school in NYC, while exploring cultural arts in all disciplines. Eleanor, celebrates year 2, creating vision boards for a happy and successful life.