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About Us
Since 2002, the
Roosevelt Alumni Association, Inc. has existed to promote the
involvement of alumni in the progress of the Roosevelt school
district and community. By providing
a forum so that Roosevelt alumni may establish and continue
relationships, stimulate positive interaction between the school
district and community, we provide leadership as the means for
Roosevelt students to achieve educational excellence.
Our Mission
The Roosevelt Alumni Association shall exist to promote the
welfare of the Roosevelt school district and community by:
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Providing a forum so that Roosevelt alumni may
establish new relationships and continue existing ones.
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Encouraging the alumnus/alumna to assume
involvement in the progress of Roosevelt school district and
community.
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Stimulating and fostering an environment of
positive interaction between the Roosevelt school district,
Roosevelt Alumni Association and the Roosevelt community at large.
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Organizing, sponsoring and promoting events
that will strengthen the existing cultural and social background
of the Roosevelt alumni, students, and community.
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Provide leadership and the means for Roosevelt
students to achieve educational excellence.
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Keshia Richmond
Founder & First President |
As former president and co-founder, Ms. Richmond is dedicated to
achieving the mission of the RAA. Her leadership and vision
continues to help propel the association to new heights. She
has been
responsible for leading strategic planning, leading fundraising
activities, and developing the organizational agenda from the
associations inception.
Ms. Richmond grew up in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of
southwest Virginia among a family of coal miners. She moved to
Roosevelt at the age of eight and graduated from Roosevelt High
School in 1991. She went on to earn her Bachelor's of Science
degree from New York Institute of Technology in Business
Administration: Management of Information Systems.
Ms. Richmond has held various high-profile IT
(Information Technology) positions at companies such as General
Electric, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Computer
Associates. She now operates, Richmond Technology Solutions,
Inc., an award winning Internet consulting firm based in Deer
Park, NY. |
Board of Directors
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Rob Dixon
President |
President and co-founder, Rob Dixon is known
for his dedication and hard work. He works closely with the the
board members to achieve his vision for alumni. Rob was
instrumental in our first annual Alumni Day. He championed the
support of alumni from as far away as Maryland and coordinated
our efforts with Project Grad.
Robert J. Dixon is a veteran of Roosevelt, having grown up there
while attending its schools beginning in pre-K until he
graduated in 1989. In 1994, he graduated from New York Institute
of Technology with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering
& Technology.
Mr. Dixon is accomplished in the field of engineering and has
contributed his expertise at distinguished companies such as
Northrop Grumman, Periphonics (Nortel), and Interdigital
Communications, Inc. Mr. Dixon is currently employed with
Motorola Inc. (Enterprise Mobility Division), a successful mobile computing manufacturer
based in Holtsville, NY, where he specializes in wireless
technologies.
Rob truly believes that Roosevelt's people
(alumni, parents, students and faculty) can deliver substantial
growth for the students, as long as unity & teamwork prevails. |
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Jennifer Scott
Treasurer |
Jennifer Scott, as co-founder and treasurer,
manages the finances and administers all fiscal matters. She
devises the annual budget and ensures the development and board
review of financial policies and procedures.
Ms. Scott is a 1989 graduate of Roosevelt High School who has
resided in Roosevelt her entire life. Ms. Scott holds a
Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from SUNY New
Paltz and serves her industry as an AutoCAD Drafter. Ms.
Scott is currently Employed by Northrop Grumman as an Engineer.
When asked why she decided to join the association, she replied,
“I wanted to create a way where alumni of Roosevelt can come
together. With there being so many successful alumni, the
children of the community really need to see that successful
people have graduated from Roosevelt.” |
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