Christine Arab: 2010 Woman Of Influence

By Celine McArthur Wed, September 01, 2010 3:26 pm EDT

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The Jacksonville Business Journal names Florida State College Vice President of Human Resources, Dr. Christine Arab, one of this year's Women of Influence.

With this recognition, Dr. Arab joins the fine company of this year’s honorees recognized for their personal and professional accomplishments; and making this a better place to work and live, for everyone.

7th Annual Women of Influence Awards Honorees

• Christine Arab, Ph.D., Florida State College at Jacksonville
• Pat Blanchard, Jacksonville Women’s Business Center
• Tommie Broach, The Broach Schools
• Patricia Brzozowski, Prudential Insurance Company of America
• Marcia Danzeisen, FIS
• Tracey Evans, SMG
• Nancy Federico, Deutsche Bank
• Jamie Glavich, Almost Home Senior Services
• Courtney Grimm, Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe PA
• Susan Hardee Steger, City of Fernandina Beach
• Jeanne Helton, Smith Hulsey & Busey
• Carol Hill, Prudential Network Realty
• Penny Kievet, City Rescue Mission
• Julie Klapstein, Availity
• Amy McGeorge, Talagy
• Leith Oatman, Gresham, Smith and Partners
• Dr. Mary O’Connor, Mayo Clinic
• Connie Smith, Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Co.
• Vida Vongsay-Drury, Asian American Chamber of Jacksonville
• Sue Weinstein Nussbaum, We Care Jacksonville

Dr. Arab has been involved in education and community service throughout her career, as a teacher, administrator, trainer and volunteer in public schools, colleges and universities in four states. The recipient of numerous recognitions and awards for her professional activities, her involvement in the inaugural Teen Job Opportunity Boost Summer (JOBS) program for community youth garnered her employer accolades from Mayor Peyton. Her volunteer activities include leadership in United Way/United Communities campaigns and Kiss the Pig for Literacy. She served as the 2009-2010 president of Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. (JCCI); as chair for the School Advisory Council for North Shore K-8; as a board member of Beth-El—the Beaches Synagogue; and as a mentor for a women leaders at Florida State College and in the community. Her expertise and generosity positively affect all ages and genders. She plans to return to the elementary classroom to teach exceptional children upon her retirement from Florida State College.

We were so impressed with all of the honorees and their acceptance speeches, we've decided to produce a highlight reel for you to enjoy. It will be featured here next week, so come back and visit. In the meantime, please post your comments and congratulations for these amazing women!