Page Education Foundation Staff
Carolyn Jones, Administrative Director
Carolyn Jones received her education in Shakopee Public Schools and at Chestnut Hill College and Temple University in Philadelphia. Her professional experience and skills include both communications and development. Carolyn has served as a volunteer at Gleason Lake Elementary School and as a Girl Scout leader. She joined the staff of the Page Education Foundation in March 2006.
Patrice Howard, Program Manager
Patrice Howard received her education in Minneapolis Public Schools and at the University of Minnesota. Over the past several years, Patrice has worked in local Twin Cities youth programs. Her volunteer experience includes tutoring elementary school students and mentoring high school girls as well as volunteering for a senior citizen program. Patrice was a Page Scholar from 2000 – 2005 and joined the staff at the Page Education Foundation in October 2006.
Adaobi Okolue, Communications & Special Events Coordinator
Adaobi Okolue is a graduate from University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a minor in African/African-American Studies. Prior to that, she attended Normandale Community College where she was vice president of Black Student Alliance. While pursuing her higher education goals, Adaobi worked with youth of color in inner-city high schools in emphasizing the importance of education and community engagement. Adaobi has also filled strategic communications roles with a number of organizations including the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Minnesota chapter of International Association of Business Communicators. Adaobi joined the staff at the Page Education Foundation in January 2008.
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