Listen, Get Involved and Make A Difference
from What's The Story? Hosted by Toni Reece
Reading native, Ann Calvaresi Barr has been appointed by President Obama to Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development, Government Accountability Office (GAO), which provides foreign assistance to those countries who are in need. The agency deals with democratic stabilization, health issues, hunger, malnutrition, reduce poverty. That’s a tall order and tremendous responsibility. She assures independent oversight over those programs that are administered globally. Still she takes the time to visit her alma mater, Northeast Middle School in Reading, PA where she was named Distinguished Alumni. She speaks with the students about making a difference in life. When asked what part of growing up here in Reading PA plays a role in her career today, Ann says, “ strong family values with support to go forth with confidence, a tremendous public education system in a diverse population along with a myriad of activity opportunities” provided her the foundation of integrity and leadership necessary to navigate a diverse global organization. Listen to her story as she provides valuable advice for kids growing up in Reading today.
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