Eugenia Valinda Colón

Background

Colón, Eugenia Valinda was born on November 24, 1955 in New York City, New York, United States. Daughter of Israel H.D. and Inez Genevieve (Cavallaro) Colón.

Education

Bachelor in Medieval English Literature, State University of New York, Purchase, 1978; Master of Public Administration, George Washington University, 1996.

Career

Special assistant to assistant chancellor New York University, New York City, 1985-1987. English as Second Language teacher Certificate in Superior Studies School, 1984-1988. Special assistant to vice president academy affairs George Washington University, Washington, 1989-1993, special assistant to dean School Business and Public Management, 1993-1994.

Development consultant in private practice, Vienna, 1990-1997. National director corporation development United Negro College Fund, Farifax, 1997-2001. Vice president development AFP Foundation Philanthropy, 2001—2002.

President, Chief Executive Officer Colon & Associates, LLC, Development Consultant, since 2002. Freelance writer, independent consultant, since 1978.

Achievements

• Eugenia Valinda Colon has been listed as a noteworthy Development executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer consultant Literacy Volunteers of America, Washington. Member Association Fundraising Professionals.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, reading, dancing, painting, music.

Connections

Father:

Israel H.D. Colón

Mother:

Inez Genevieve (Cavallaro) Colón