Virginia Tech Review Panel: Alumna Comments

May 17 2007 - 9:46am

Julia Torres Barden, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2003, is the author of a recent editorial in the Midlothian Exchange about the Virginia Tech Review Panel.  Barden writes, "In the 12 years since my youngest was born, we’ve experienced the Oklahoma City bombings; the school shootings at Columbine High School, followed by countless others; the horrific events of 9/11, and now the shootings at Virginia Tech.  Each one of our children deserves to feel safe in their learning environment and daily lives.  It is imperative that we protect and defend their right to a less violent childhood and fill it instead with more faith in the good and support for each other."

Click here to read the full article and her comments regarding the Virginia Tech Review Panel.

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    Ann Flandermeyer

    Political Leaders Program

    Class of 2007

    Ann is the co-founder of Principle Advantage, Ltd., a consulting and lobbying firm, specializing in government relations, public affairs and grassroots outreach in Virginia Beach. She is the former Director of Legislative Affairs for Delegate Sal Iaquinto. She has served as Secretary of the Republican Party of Virginia Beach and Treasurer for the 2nd Congressional District Republican Party. Ann also works as a voice-over artist.

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