In early April 2016, four students of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) – Kenneth Chaw Vui Ken, Aniza Hanis binti Abd Aziz, Ho Woon Ping, and Maria Ameina binti Ahmad, completed eight days of community service in Takeo Cambodia as part of their Chapter’s Golden Key […]
Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment Golden Key International Honour Society (Golden Key) is excited to announce that we have teamed up with the health insurance experts at Homeland HealthCare, LLC (Homeland) to offer a new health insurance program for Golden Key Members in the U.S.! The […]
We’ve all heard it before, “Ain’t no mountain high enough, ain’t no valley low enough.” But what do the lyrics of this popular song really say? One might be led to believe after further listening that the overall theme behind this treasured song is that there isn’t anything that can stand in the way when it comes to love. If we ask recent graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver; Jennifer Ann-Marie Sands whether she agreed with our interpretation, we think she would not only agree but also credit it to the reasoning behind much of her very own success.
On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Sands graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver Summa Cum Laude with a 3.95 GPA. As though an academic record such as Sands is not impressive enough, the bright scholar also managed to juggle raising 7 children, working full time, and participate in various student groups; one of which being Golden Key International Honour Society where she served as Vice President of Graduate Relations. All of this while struggling with deafness in both ears. How you ask?
The health care management major and accounting minor would tell you with the utmost confidence that it was no easy to feat. “There were some tears, and not much sleep, but I wasn’t going to let anything stop me,” said Sands. More important than her own determination would be the support of those who would climb mountains for her; her family. “This is not just my accomplishment,” says Sands. “It’s my family’s accomplishment. I could not have done it without a very supportive husband, amazing parents, and my kids along the way.” Experiencing the milestone of graduation is only going to mean that much more sharing it with family and friends.
Sands now, more than ever looks forward to the next chapter of her academic journey – starting a graduate program in the fall to study accounting with an emphasis in fraud detection. Her plans thereafter are to join the FBI as a Fraud Investigator helping those in need and with the support of her family and friends, its clear there isn’t a mountain high enough for Sands to climb.
Written by Dominique Sherrod
On Saturday 13 February 2016, delegates from the Golden Key Asia-Pacific Conference 2016: Be the Change collaborated with the Global Coalition for Change in Melbourne, Australia to assist with the Books for Learning Project. Thousands of donated children’s books were cleaned, sorted into age […]
Sarah Dennis is an Associate Director US Member Engagement at the Golden Key Headquarters here in Atlanta Georgia. Sarah will be responsible for grassroots membership communication and helping local Golden Key chapters drive awareness and launch events on campus. She oversees the US Southeast region, […]
What is a traditional family? According to most definitions, a traditional family is made up of a man, a woman and one or more of their biological children. However, did you know that more than 50% of children in the US do not come from or live in “traditional family” environments? This is according to http://www.pewresearch.org. In addition every spring while children anticipate summer break, single parents dread the approaching season due to lack of financial resources to accommodate their children during the day while they work.
It was once said that, “it takes a village to raise a child”; which essentially states that the efforts of raising a child are communal and not solely that of the parents. This concept can be seen in various cultures, religions and institutions across the world; Golden Key International Honour Society included. In an effort to do our part, Golden Key has partnered with Kiddos Atlanta to provide safe, educational, affordable and accessible day time care.
Kiddos Camp is a 5 week STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) camp that will provide 3 meals a day to 45 of its campers, along with a wide range of physical and curricular activities. Camp will begin on May 31st and end on July 1st. Scholarships have been made available to those with a financial need due to the funds raised by GK chapters across the nation; enabling a variety of students to attend. This morning was GK Kiddos Camp Kickoff and it went exceptionally well with parents, counselors and staff alike. We look forward to an amazing 5 weeks with our “kiddos”.
Written by Dominique Sherrod
Typically when your stomach grumbles, you don’t think twice about how to remedy that situation. Being able to walk to your fridge and/or food filled pantry is a privilege many of us do not realize so many others are without. However, did you know that […]
With the daily challenges the modern day college student faces, it’s always a refreshing surprise to learn of those students who overcome the odds and display what greatness is about. Kristen Dearborn; currently an English major with a 3.71 GPA, is no stranger to obstacles, […]
Dominique Sherrod is an Associate Director US Member Engagement at the Golden Key Headquarters here in Atlanta Georgia. Dominique will be responsible for grassroots membership communication and helping local Golden Key chapters drive awareness and launch events on campus. She oversees the US Western region, which include universities located in states such as California, Washington, Oregon and Arizona. We were lucky to catch her in between her busy schedule to learn more about this staff member!
Where are you from/ where did you grow up?
San Diego, CA
Where did you go to college?
University of Cincinnati
What did you study in school/ major in?
Communications/Public Relations
What are some of the things you were involved in, in college?
Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant. Kuamka Scholarship Pageant. Resident Advisor.
What are your hobbies?
Dancing. Working out.
What is your favorite quote?
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
What is your favorite sport?
Gymnastics
What is your favorite movie?
Stepmom
What is your favorite TV show?
Family Guy
What is your favorite band/singer, and/or song?
Jesus Be A Fence by Fred Hammond
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
The Obamas
What is the #1 most played song on your iPod?
I’m Good by Tim Bowman Jr.
What website or blog to you go to everyday?
CNN.com
What is the best and worst gift you ever received?
Life is the best gift I could ever ask for. No worst gifts.
If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
Ryan
What excites you the most about working at Golden Key?
Being able to directly and positively impact students, advisors, parents and all other supporters of GK
*Fun Fact –
I wish I could sing but since I can’t, I whistle songs in their entirety
Anything else we should know about you?
I truly believe, “You are what you think.”
Korey T.D. Felder is an Associate Director US Member Engagement at the Golden Key Headquarters here in Atlanta Georgia. Korey will be responsible for grassroots membership communication and helping local Golden Key chapters drive awareness and launch events on campus. He oversees the US Eastern […]
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