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Monique McDowell
Location: West Palm Beach, FL United States
Joined: Nov 24th, 2002
About   (request update)
Monique McDowell, 26, was born in West Palm Beach, Florida where she attended Westward Elementary School, Bear Lakes Middle, and Suncoast High School. Monique graduated HS in 2000 and left her native state of Florida to attend Howard University in Washington, DC where she graduated in May 2006 recieving her Bachelors of Business Administration majoring in International Business.

Upon graduation, Monique worked as an Distribution Analyst for a year at Payless ShoeSource Inc. corporate headquarters located in Topeka, Kansas. During her brief tenure at Payless Monique kept true to her passion in the community and served United Way of Topeka, March of Dimes and Brown vs. Board of Education. Also, Monique served as a mentor for a resident of, Florence Crittenton, the girl’s shelter in Topeka.

Monique uses poetry as her venue to address issues such as poverty, love, children, racial discrimination, homelessness, and spousal abuse.
My Interview Question
What are your aspirations in life?
Current Whereabouts:
Poetry, Reading, Writing, and Teenage Empowerment for Girls
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Become a world reknown advocate for youth, poet, author and contributor to society.
Website:
http://www.moniquemcdowell.com
Education   (request update)
Howard University class of 2006
Undergrad Major: International Business
Claim To Fame:
"Always Smiling" "Encouraging"
Most Memorable Moment:
Being an honorary roomate (Danielle, Michelle, Erin, and Denise)!!! Those were the days! Baptism in Howard University Valley 2000 Friday Devotionals at American University, Univ. of Maryland (College Park), and GW (Marvin Center) 1st Summer in Washington, DC as a freshman Bethune Annex Dorm (2000 & 2001) Having OMAROSA as a Professor, Employer, and Mentor Spring break in Florida with Lakeisha & Sabrina Life as an RA in Meridian "Merrr-i-trian" "M dot Chocolate" Studying the Bible with women at HU Chillin' on the Yard Listening to Q boogie's Spoken Word (Insane) Volleyball in HU Gym with Hype Bigelow Serving in Manila, Philippines (2002) 'So You think You know Poetry?!' Dorm program as an RA 'Abolish Child Executions!' Dorm program as an RA Watching Danielle Jones Compete in the Miss Universe Pageant and make Top 5!!!! "Who's Who" (2004) Competing in Miss School of Business Pageant 2004 Serving in Zhangjiajie, China (2004) Meeting Al Sharpton, Howard Dean, Carol Mosley-Braun, Nancy Pelosi, MOS DEF, Ossie Davis,Sen. Edward Brooks, Renee Poussaint, and being close enough to hear Phylicia Rashad speak! Tribute to Debbie Allen at Crampton Audtitorium Meeting Dick Gregory Listening to Phylicia Rashad speak at Kennedy Auditorium for NVLP Visionary Award Ceremony Listening to Jeff on the Piano Senior Class Meetings with my son Daniel making grunts GRADUATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
High School: Suncoast High School in Riviera Beach, FL class of 2000
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
Suncoast Marching Band (Percussionist) African Dance Squad member Delteen
Best Memories:
Suncoast Band
Experience
I currently work with Howard University as
I have 0 years of experience working in the industry.
Activity
A Tribute to Coretta Scott King A Tribute to Coretta Scott King
Clothe her in purple For she must be dressed Sprinkle her with gold Indeed she is blessed Adorn her with strength And comfort her with love Prepare her with wisdom Always shine ...more
Posted by Monique McDowell on July 11th, 2008 • 285 Views
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Hi Sis, nice 2 meet Your acquaintance. Welcome 2 HBCU. I Wish U best n Your Continual Destined Hopes, Dreams & Goals. God Bless, sincerest Rattla Alum
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