Alma Mckune

Alma Mckune

Alma Mckune
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Power Words

Power Words: English: 
Look Up. Get Up. Don't Ever Give Up! The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step!

Where were you born? 

Washington, DC

What school did you attend? 

Catholic University of America

What gained you interest in the NIH? 

As a teenager, I was afforded a job opportunity through the DC Youth Employment Services as a Stay-In-School student at the NIH, as a Biological Aide.

What kind of work do you do at the NIH? 

I am currently an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist/Equity Diversity & Inclusion Strategist. Specializing in Management Directive 715 and Diversity & Inclusion.

What message would you like to send to young Blacks who are considering going to college? 

You can accomplish anything you put your mind to. An educated mind is more powerful than an army of a thousand!