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We glorify those with large bank accounts and media attention but The Rise2Power Network would like to put you on to some people making progress in the REAL WORLD.

R2P Network wants you to use this as an invitation to connect with these people. Support their businesses, endeavors and mission.

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Name: Ms. Juanita White
Company: Applied Systems Inc.
Occupation: Quality Analyst

1.) What does Rising 2 Power Mean to you? Doing whatever I have to ensure I make my mark on this world, long days and sleepless nights anything to reach the top.

2.) What do you do and how long have you been in your field? I’m currently a Quality Analyst for a very specialized team of an insurance software corporation. I verify the products we deliver to clients meet and exceed the expectations of the company. The position is relatively new considering I have been with the company for close to 5 years and in this position for the past year.

3.) When did you know this field was for you? Honestly, I didn’t. I kind of just landed here. I have a computer science based degree so when looking for jobs post college I was given an opportunity to work with a software development company and I took it!

4.) Who and what influences your decisions? My family, especially my daughter, when I look at her I know that I just have to make it so she can have the best possible upbringing and become a productive, intelligent and well rounded woman.

5.) What are some challenges of being Young & Gifted in a corporate atmosphere? My mother always told me that being a black woman I’d have to work ten times as hard as the white man sitting next to me just to be recognized and well that’s definitely a reality.

6.) How do you stand out from others in your position? I have always excelled in everything that I do, guess you can call it a gift. I’m the newest member on my team but because I’m independent, hardworking and I grasp concepts very easily, management has quickly recognized me as one of the leaders of this team. I just say I’m being me. I’m a bit of perfectionist when it comes to my work, it represents me so I have to make sure whatever I do is nothing but the best.

7.) What is the biggest obstacle you’ve had to overcome to reach your goals? I’d say learning when to ask for assistance, my independence sometimes get the best of me. I’d spend hours trying to figure something out when I could have spent a few short minutes just speaking with someone who was familiar with a particular area.

8.) What is the most rewarding aspect of your career? Knowing that my opinions and suggestions greatly influence the company as a whole. In most positions people think they are peons and their ideas do not matter. Here upper management recognizes that the employees who work on these areas everyday are the ones with the knowledge so they listen closely to what I have to say. That is power.

9.) What would you like people to associate your name with? Excellence

10.) How do you give back to your community, family and profession? In January 2001, I officially stared an organization called Women of Profound Purpose, currently we are only four strong and are working to grow our membership. Our goal is to give back to the community in any way possible, mentoring children: young women especially, volunteering at food shelters, food drives, anything that allows us the opportunity to pass our blessing on. We are also promoting the professional, mental and financial advancement of our members. I’m going to the top are you coming with me?

11.) Where do you see yourself in 3 years? Most importantly, I will be the Founder/President of a well-known volunteer organization, Women of Profound Purpose(yes that was a shameless plug). Hopefully, this venture will create other opportunities to incorporate my desire to give back to the community into a financially sound career.

12.) If you didn’t have this career what would you be doing? If I changed my career path I think I’d lean towards social services, there is a great need for role models in the black community. Any career that allows me to work with children or just the community in general to help my people get to where we need to be.

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