Gail is an entrepreneur who’s background consists of art, graphics, computers, business, and project management. She has an associate’s degree in Drafting Technology, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She is a native Texan, but after spending the last 25 years in the Phoenix area, she considers herself a naturalized Arizonan. Gail, and husband Bret, are the average-height parents of a beautiful 13-year old, Britney, who has achondroplasia and hydrocephalus. The Blackburns are lifetime members of LPA and have been heavily involved in volunteering for the Arizona Chapter of LPA since Britney was 6 months old.
Gail’s Volunteer Experience Includes -
LPA – Little People of America
2009 To Current – LPA Districts 8 & 10 Dwarfism Awareness Regional Coordinator
2008 To Current – LPA District 10 Assistant Director & Web Updates
2009 LPA District 10 Regional Coordinator
2007 LPA Western States Mega Regional Coordinator
2004 To Current – AZ LPA Web Updates & Database Coordinator
2004 Through 2007 – AZ LPA Chapter Secretary
1998 Through 2005 – Chapter Newsletter Editor
AZ GPC – Gilbert Presbyterian Church – Gilbert, AZ
2008 To Current – Christian Education Committee
2000 Through 2008 – Various Volunteer Projects
EVYS – East Valley Youth Symphony – Gilbert, AZ
2010 To Current – Publishing & Website Director
2006 – 3D T.E.A.M. Anti-Bully Program – Orlando, FL
Gail is also Co-Founder (with LP Mark Trombino) of Motivational Small Talk Inc., a non-profit organization that specializes in unforgettably inspiring presentations for all ages. They educate others on: diversity and acceptance of all differences; the negative effects of bullying; overcoming obstacles; and seizing the day (just to name a few).
Gail’s husband, Bret, fell off a 2-story roof in December of 2004, sustained his 2nd traumatic brain injury (the 1st was in the Army in 1985), and had to retire. How you react to life’s challenges can make or break you – the Blackburns have chosen to not take life for granted, to appreciate each day to it’s fullest, and to strive to make a positive difference in the world.
Memberships
Lifetime Member – Little People of America
Brain Injury Association of America
Brain Injury Association of Arizona
Hydrocephalus Association
www.GailBlackburn.com
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