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    Native American Indian Heritage Month Spotlight - Cassandra Beaver

    Native American Indian Heritage: Cassandra Beaver

    Photo By Jay Woods | Cassandra Beaver, Engineering and Construction administrative support assistant with...... read more read more

    LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, UNITED STATES

    11.30.2020

    Story by Jay Woods 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District

    Position: E&C Administrative Support Assistant
    Years with SWL: 4 years, 1 month
    Hometown: Farmington, New Mexico
    Education: Associates
    Hobbies: Running and reading
    Family life:
    Q: What does Native American Indian Heritage Month mean to you?
    A: It means that I can share my heritage and tell my stories of traditions to those who are unaware and have never met a Native American before.
    Q: What is a family tradition you wish to pass down, that your parents have passed down to you?
    A: The tradition of making authentic Navajo food such as Navajo Tacos and fry bread.
    Q: What positions have you held in the district?
    A: I first held the position of Administrative Support Assistant in E&C’s Design Branch and now work as Administrative Support Assistant in E&C Division.
    Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
    A: Helping others is what I love. Knowing that my job ensures that I can assist others in helping them better themselves and knowing they are doing their job correctly.
    Q: What has been your favorite project you have worked on so far?
    A: Favorite project so far is working with EEO on being the best Special Emphasis Manager for Native American Indian Heritage (NAIH). I love sharing what I know with others.
    Q: What ways have you found to balance your home life with the busy schedule you have at work?
    A: The balance is knowing when to put the work away and when it’s time to focus to get tasks done.
    Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
    A: I met President Obama twice while he was in office.

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    Date Taken: 11.30.2020
    Date Posted: 11.30.2020 18:48
    Story ID: 383970
    Location: LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, US

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