We recently connected with Dr. Lorenza Wilkins and have shared our conversation below.
Dr. Lorenza, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
My resilience comes from having parents who modeled hard work for their entire lives and taught me the value of hard work. Participating in sports at the collegiate level and attaining a doctoral degree have also enhanced my resilience.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
With over 30 years of experience in the private, public, and social sectors, I currently work to eradicate hunger, provide pathways of reentry to individuals seeking a second chance, and develop youth in STEM, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. What is most exciting about my service to the community is seeing the smiles and confidence in our neighbors when they take that next step in fulfilling their goals and aspirations. As a candidate for the N.C. House of Representatives, my ultimate goal is to be the voice of the community in the General Assembly and lead with the mantra of Empowerment, Engagement, and Equity.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
The three qualities that have been the most impactful in my journey are actively listening, leading with integrity, and work ethic. My advice for folks seeking to develop and improve is to identify a mentor who can help to remove barriers for you and aid in building/leveraging your network.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
The most impactful thing my parents did for me was taking me to church and emphasizing the importance of having faith in all that we do.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lorenzawilkinsfornc.com/
- Instagram: @lorenzawilkinsfornc
- Facebook: @LorenzaWilkinsForNC
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenza-m-wilkins-dba-b7915a50/
- Twitter: @LorenzaForNC
