Charlene Polite

I'm on the verge of something great...I'm just not sure what it is yet! I've come such a long way already, from a one light town to the greatest city of them all, and I can feel the best is yet to come. That feeling is what drives me to do better, to do more,and to push further. No matter where I wander, my smalltown upbringing is never far from mind and helps keep me grounded to what is truly beautiful, valuable, and real.

I've got a big smile and even bigger laugh. I'm the friend you call to answer random trivia. I love to dance, and in my head I'm pretty good. Food is my weakness. I like being right, and I like convincing people that I'm right. There's a time and a place for everything. I still click my heels three times when I want to go home.

When it comes to career, here's what I'm good at: Research, Communication, Presentations, Team Leadership, and Quality Client Service. I'm used to steep learning curves and exceeding expectations. I'm passionate about public policy, education, and opportunity. If I could spend my day in PowerPoint I would. My professional goals are to learn more about both design and research principles and discover more artful ways to communicate.