Velma Kiawu Fahnbulleh is the Chair of SFAA’s Planning Committee and an A2S Sponsor. During the Year 2017 – 2018, Velma brought her superior planning and organizational skills to bear. Shortly after being appointed, Velma recruited members for her committee and immediately went to work. From our first fundraising event, the October Sip, to the Valentine’s Day Bash and now the 24th National Convention, Velma leads the planning, coordination and execution of all events.  It is no surprise that Velma handles these responsibilities seamlessly. She is an Account Executive in her professional life. She is consistently reliable and takes initiative where she finds opportunity. In short, Velma is results-oriented and always delivers. Velma is also adept at the art of negotiations. With Velma at the helm, the first quote we get is almost never what we pay for a product or service. As a result, we have enjoyed savings on items such as tickets, venue, catering, DJ services, etc. Velma might as well have been the co-author of the "Art of the Deal." Along with all of the benefits we enjoy from Velma's remarkable skills , she has emerged as our Chief Negotiator.

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We congratulate Velma and say thank you for Outstanding Service during the period June 2017- May 2018.