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Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Tracy Henke and Sarah Craven to be Honored at PLEN’s Mentor Awards

February 3, 2011 by

[HTML1] Pamela O’Leary is the Executive Director of a Washington DC organization called, Public Leadership Education Network, commonly known as PLEN. PLEN is the only national organization whose sole focus is preparing women for leadership in the public policy arena. Founded in 1978, PLEN has served thousands of women, of which more than one-third are women of color or from other populations historically under-represented in public policy leadership.

This year, three very distinguished women will be honored by receiving the 2011 Mentor Awards at PLEN’s annual reception on Thursday, February 24th.  These three distinguished women are: the Honorable Barbara Lee, Congresswoman from California; Tracy Henke of Thomas Advisors Inc; and Sarah Craven of the United Nations Population Fund.

The Mentor Awards reception enables PLEN to further its educational programs and commitment to training the next generation of women leaders. In addition, PLEN trains college women for careers in public policy. And in Pamela O’Leary’s own words–“it is so exciting to meet the college students and introduce them to many brand new concepts, such as how to do an informational interview!” …and you’re listening to a great informational interview right now with Pamela O’Leary on People of Distinction!

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Al Cole, “Mr. Romance,” has lived some life, and has paid some dues. Al, an African-American man(don’t let the blue eyes fool ya!), is the product of a very loving, very special, romantic mother and father. From the earliest age Al related to that generous, loving, romantic spirit that was nurtured in him.

Al has also seen oppression. Oppression can sometimes breed sensitivity and empathy. This aspect of living has caused Al to relate to women even more sensitively and empathetically. A sensitivity and empathy that Al calls “Romance.” Creativity rounds out the character. Al is a born and professional entertainer. Through Al’s singing and songwriting, his CBS Radio broadcasting, and through the depth of his voice, Al has learned many ways to deliver his “Romance” message—seriously, comically, sensually and spiritually. He has carried the Romantic word out to women…and to men too. And in the carrying of that message, Al has found that women and men from all backgrounds have often asked for his advice and guidance concerning their familial and romantic relationships.

Al has been particularly blessed to have women confide some of their deepest personal and relationship secrets to him. These “secrets” coupled with his own experiences and intuitions have combined in his offering both women and men some of the most powerful, enlightening, and mind-challenging guidance that they say they have ever received.

Al has been told over and over again by his fans, fans who affectionately call themselves “Al Cole-holics”, that his reflections, as well as his romantic words, could fill a book. The reflections, the romance, and the “secrets” have now been revealed in Al’s new book Romance for Women…& For All Mankind!

Al is also the Host of Al Cole: People of Distinction on WomensRadio. Al Cole: PEOPLE Of DISTINCTION is a unique show giving distinctive public figures the chance to talk not only about their great public accomplishments, but also notable aspects of themselves as individuals...what motivates them to create the things they do, their special goals and interests, their insights into life itself!