Stafford NAACP 2nd Annual Spring Tea
The Women in NAACP (WIN) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Spring Tea fundraiser on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center (Fredericksburg Ballroom) from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Come join us for an inspirational and entertaining afternoon. To download a flyer, click here.
Guest Speaker - Vanessa Russell
Emmy-Award Winning Producer, Vanessa Russell, is a seasoned television news producer; former general assignment news reporter and syndicated radio morning show co-host; having over 20 plus years work experience in major broadcast markets in both Florida and Georgia.
After leaving her broadcast career in Atlanta, Georgia to become a stay at home mom, Vanessa started her own video production company, LMR MEDIA, LLC. While living in Fredericksburg, Virginia, her company has produced numerous promotional videos for clients like the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Fredericksburg’s Regional Chamber of Commerce, Mary Washington Healthcare Stafford Hospital, Rappahannock United Way, Fredericksburg’s Multicultural Outreach Effort (MORE), and Germanna Community College. She was also actively involved with her sorority, the Xi Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.; the Fredericksburg Parent Magazine, Mocha Moms, Inc.; NAACP Spotsylvania’s Great Debaters; the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); and Leadership Fredericksburg Alumni. Vanessa was also a ‘reading volunteer’ for children through the ‘Bridges to Books’ initiative at Thurman Brisben Emergency Shelter.
During her career, Vanessa has won numerous honors and awards for excellence in broadcasting including an Emmy, an Emmy nomination, World Media Award, and Silver Medalist in the New York Film Festival. Her most profound career highlight was a 2-week live radio remote from Cape Town, South Africa in 2000, where she reported on the transformation of South Africa Post-Apartheid.
Vanessa attended the University of South Florida on a full academic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Mass Communications. She is currently the Media Instructor for students in the James Farmer Scholars program at the University of Mary Washington; and lives with her husband and two children in Alexandria, Virginia.
After leaving her broadcast career in Atlanta, Georgia to become a stay at home mom, Vanessa started her own video production company, LMR MEDIA, LLC. While living in Fredericksburg, Virginia, her company has produced numerous promotional videos for clients like the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Fredericksburg’s Regional Chamber of Commerce, Mary Washington Healthcare Stafford Hospital, Rappahannock United Way, Fredericksburg’s Multicultural Outreach Effort (MORE), and Germanna Community College. She was also actively involved with her sorority, the Xi Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.; the Fredericksburg Parent Magazine, Mocha Moms, Inc.; NAACP Spotsylvania’s Great Debaters; the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); and Leadership Fredericksburg Alumni. Vanessa was also a ‘reading volunteer’ for children through the ‘Bridges to Books’ initiative at Thurman Brisben Emergency Shelter.
During her career, Vanessa has won numerous honors and awards for excellence in broadcasting including an Emmy, an Emmy nomination, World Media Award, and Silver Medalist in the New York Film Festival. Her most profound career highlight was a 2-week live radio remote from Cape Town, South Africa in 2000, where she reported on the transformation of South Africa Post-Apartheid.
Vanessa attended the University of South Florida on a full academic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Mass Communications. She is currently the Media Instructor for students in the James Farmer Scholars program at the University of Mary Washington; and lives with her husband and two children in Alexandria, Virginia.
Event Information
What: The Stafford NAACP Spring Tea
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center (Fredericksburg Ballroom)
2801 Plank Road
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
(540) 786-8321
http://www.fredericksburghospitalityhouse.com/index.cfm
Cost: $45.00 (Additional fee applies for online transactions. Tickets are non-refundable)
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center (Fredericksburg Ballroom)
2801 Plank Road
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
(540) 786-8321
http://www.fredericksburghospitalityhouse.com/index.cfm
Cost: $45.00 (Additional fee applies for online transactions. Tickets are non-refundable)
Vendor Opportunities
Would you like to become a vendor at the event? We will have women from the entire Washington DC metro area attending.
