Colleen Fanning has helped kids and parents at the Emory Autism Resource Center, worked as a volunteer on the Galapagos Islands and championed the issues of economic development and mass transit as a small business owner. Now she’s focusing her energy on serving Indianapolis, a city she loves and touts at https://colleenfanning.com.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 The town hall will be moderated by Dr. Robert Maguire, Director of Latin America and Hemisphere Studies, Roberson Alphonse Section Head at Le Nouvelliste and Nathalie Liautaud and International Development Specialist and HRA Board Member. In an effort to foster collaborative engagement amongst attendees and online participants, questions will be drawn from a live audience and social media via Facebook & Twitter #HRATownHall. This event will be streamed live in the US, Haiti and various parts of the Caribbean. The town hall will be webcast live via the internet and broadcast live via Radio Television Caraibes (RTVC) and other media outlets. This event is open to the media and the public, but space is limited. Reserve your space. The following Haitian Presidential candidates, Jean Henry Ceant of Renmen Ayiti, Steeve Khawly of Bouclier, Jean Clarens Renois of UNIR, Charles H. Baker of Respe, Simon D. Desras of Palmis, Mario Andresol, an independent, and Mathias Pierre of Konsyans Patriotik are all set to take the podium to discuss why they are running for this monumental position. They will also discuss their platforms and a variety of issues such as taxation, energy security, infrastructure, currency devaluation, a stagnant economic, declining of diaspora and foreign direct investment, trade imbalance as well as redefining Haiti’s place in the 21st century global market place. About HRA: HRA, a non-profit based in Washington DC, is the leading diaspora organization promoting business development and investment in the Caribbean. Its vision is to connect the region to the global market place and position the various local economies for long-term sustainable growth.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 The Fanning family album contains a faded photo of a smiling child named Colleen (her chin and cheeks daubed with chocolate) wearing a T-shirt sporting the word “VOTE” in red, white and blue. That youngster, now all grown up, has announced she is running for public office in Indianapolis, details about which can be found at https://colleenfanning.com. “Civic involvement and chocolate were early favorites of mine,” the candidate candidly admits with a laugh. Fanning, who grew up outside Indianapolis and attended Zionsville Community High School, received a bachelor’s degree in educational studies and linguistics from Emory University. She is running as a Republican for City-County Council, District 2. Her opponents are Democrat lobbyist Kipper Tew, and Libertarian insurance agent Sam Goldstein. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Fanning’s fans describe her as energetic, optimistic, hard working, and personable. She describes herself as a dog lover, sports fan, fine wine connoisseur and businesswoman. Why is she running for office? Good question. “Politics has never been on my bucket list,” she responds. “Serving my community and being as engaged as possible in my city has been a priority throughout my life. Coming from the private sector, I have a record of connecting others, finding solutions, and ultimately creating a positive impact.” Fanning feels she brings a practical and pragmatic approach to governing, formed and forged by deeply personal experiences. Examples: TEACHING: “I worked as a teacher at the Emory Autism Resource Center, helping pre-Kindergarteners on the Autism spectrum and their parents improve cognitive language skills and training.” VOLUNTEERING: “I had always wanted to experience the third world, and I got my chance as a Kennedy School (Harvard University) World Teach volunteer. I spent a summer in the Galapagos Islands piloting an all-ages learning center for English as a second language in a global eco-tourism development effort.” CRISIS MANAGEMENT: “When my dad lost his battle with cancer in 2009, I immediately went to work managing his company’s real estate portfolio in San Francisco. Enduring an economic crisis and real estate market collapse (2009-2011), I strategically positioned the company’s assets.” The City-County Council candidate’s professional experience includes owning the Brick Street Inn in Zionsville, managing her late father’s real estate portfolio and working as the marketing and communications director of AquaSpy, an agricultural technology company. She presently owns Grey Market Wine and Ike & Fritz Ventures, a marketing consulting firm. Fanning says she has a passion for entrepreneurship and community service. A quote she likes to share is from the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., in which he said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” She believes, “We absolutely can impact our world for the better, one action at a time,” adding, “I think that continuing to learn and challenge myself is important, so I try to stay as involved as possible.” Active in the Indy Chamber of commerce for a decade, Fanning served as the President of the Indy Chamber Ambassadors in 2012, sitting on both the Indy Chamber Board of Directors and the Membership Marketing Committee. “I attended the Leadership Exchange trip to Portland, Oregon, with the Indianapolis delegation in 2012 that focused on learning best practices in education, sustainability and mass transit,” she said. Fanning’s upcoming campaign events include: Sept. 21 – Sangrita, 5-7 p.m. Colt’s Pregame Tail Gate “Meet & Greet.” Oct. 18 – Better Blocks on Broad Ripple Ave. For details about Colleen Fanning and her candidacy visit https://colleenfanning.com or follow her at https://twitter.com/fanning4council. ABOUT: Colleen Fanning is a candidate for the City-County Council, District 2, seat in Indianapolis/Marion County. Fanning attended Zionsville Community High School and later received a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and educational studies from Emory University. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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